Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
5.6 meters could be reached by the Paraná River at Puerto de Ayolas during the days following October 12, 2026, within a forecast range of 5.1 to 5.6 meters, above the 4.2-meter alert level and the 4.5-meter flood threshold.
32,000 m³/s could be reached by inflows to Yacyretá during the days following October 12, 2026, within a forecast range of 29,000 to 32,000 m³/s; 26,300 m³/s was estimated for the issue date.
40% above average were the inflows to Yacyretá during October 2026, compared with 37% above average since September; the respective flows were 14,400 m³/s and 12,339 m³/s.
9.6% is the projected growth in MERCOSUR cereal and oilseed planted area by 2036, while an increasing share of output growth would depend on improved yields and productivity.
US$20.7 billion in additional agro-industrial exports could be generated by MERCOSUR by 2036 under the scenario analyzed.
18.7% is the projected growth in MERCOSUR cereal and oilseed production by 2036 under the scenario presented in the bloc's third Outlook.
3.75 metres was the observed level of the Paraguay River at the Bahia Negra station on 31 August 2026.
0.90 metres was the observed level of the Paraguay River at the Asuncion station on 31 August 2026.
2.65 metres was the observed level of the Paraguay River at the Pilar station on 31 August 2026.
September onward is the period when Paraguay’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock expects El Niño could have a significant impact, coinciding with the start of the rainy season.
