Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
182 thousand hectares of wheat remained to be harvested in Paraná: 12% of the area was in poor condition, 42% in average condition, and 46% in good condition.
16,000 hectares planted with soybeans and sorghum were completely flooded by rainfall and overflowing rivers in production areas of Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
2,000 small, medium-sized, and large producers were affected by flooding, which caused direct losses to the rural economy of Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
As of October 5, 2026, 82% of Saskatchewan (Canada) crops were harvested, versus 97% on the five-year average, 88% on the 10-year average, and 93% a year earlier.
In Saskatchewan (Canada), 31% of 2026 hard red spring wheat graded 1 CW, versus 52% on the five-year average and 61% on the 10-year average, due to variable rainfall, wet conditions, and pests.
In July 2026, white maize in Honduras cost about 20% more than a year earlier and red beans rose 16% month-on-month, amid dry weather.
Honduras' cereal imports in 2025/26 are estimated at 1.8 million tonnes, almost 30% above the five-year average, due to drought-driven lower production.
Argentina's maize production averaged 11.1% above its expected trend during seven strong or very strong El Niño events since 1980.
Winter wheat planting for the 2027 crop reached 36% across 18 states, 10 percentage points below the historical average of 46%. Weekly progress rose 9 points from 27% on September 27.
Corn harvest reached 23% across 18 USDA-monitored states, 4 percentage points below the 2021-2025 average (27%) and up from 18% the previous week. These states accounted for 93% of harvested corn acreage in 2025.
