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Mato Grosso faces financial and weather risks for 2026/27 crops
Agricultural producers in Mato Grosso, Brazil, are facing a dual challenge of tightening profit margins and severe drought. According to data from the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea), the projected total operational cost for the 2027 second-crop corn harvest is R$ 6,070 per hectare, while projected revenue is R$ 5,825. This results in a projected negative margin of R$ 245 per hectare.
While the projected revenue exceeds the effective operational cost of R$ 5,508 per hectare, the inclusion of all total operational components leads to a deficit. This projection highlights the need for higher prices or increased productivity to ensure profitability.
Simultaneously, the state is experiencing its second driest start to a harvest season in 27 years. Between September 1 and October 27, Mato Grosso recorded only 186 mm of rainfall, which is 33% below the historical average of 276 mm. Data from EnsoAg/SmartCampo, utilizing NASA satellite information, indicates that 66% of the state's territory has seen rainfall more than 25% below historical averages, threatening the development of the 2026/27 soybean season.
Entities
Conab · EnsoAg/SmartCampo · Imea · Mato Grosso · NASA
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The rainfall in Mato Grosso between September 1 and October 27 was 33% below the historical average. redacaomt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The current period is the second driest start to a harvest season in Mato Grosso in 27 years. redacaomt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Projected revenue for the 2027 second-crop corn in Mato Grosso is R$ 5,825 per hectare. www.expressaonoticias.com.br · nx1.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mato Grosso recorded 186 mm of rain between September 1 and October 27. redacaomt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Conab projects a 3.7% growth in the Brazilian second-crop corn area for 2026/27. www.expressaonoticias.com.br · nx1.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The total operational cost for the 2027 second-crop corn in Mato Grosso is estimated at R$ 6,070 per hectare. www.expressaonoticias.com.br · nx1.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The projected difference between total operational cost and revenue for corn is a negative R$ 245 per hectare. www.expressaonoticias.com.br · nx1.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall in 66% of Mato Grosso's territory was more than 25% below the historical average. redacaomt.com.br