Argentina's wheat output set to fall sharply due to drought
Due to dry weather, Argentina's wheat output will fall sharply
According to the Bahia Blanca Grain Exchange in Argentina, wheat production in Buenos Aires Province, the country's largest wheat-producing region, will drop sharply by 70% this year, due to dry weather and a locust plague.
Wheat production in Buenos Aires Province in the southern region this year will be less than 10% of the national total, whereas in normal years the province accounts for about 30% of the country's total wheat output.
The exchange estimates that Argentina's wheat planting area this year is 2.8 million hectares, a record low, because of the drought, while the government's wheat export policy is unfavorable and has dampened farmers' enthusiasm.
The government of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, said on November 12 that wheat farmers were required to prepare to deal with the locust plague.
Wheat in Argentina is mainly grown in the southern region. Wheat harvesting began in October and continues until January.
Wheat production in Buenos Aires Province in the southern region this year will be less than 10% of the national total, whereas in normal years the province accounts for about 30% of the country's total wheat output.
The exchange estimates that Argentina's wheat planting area this year is 2.8 million hectares, a record low, because of the drought, while the government's wheat export policy is unfavorable and has dampened farmers' enthusiasm.
The government of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, said on November 12 that wheat farmers were required to prepare to deal with the locust plague.
Wheat in Argentina is mainly grown in the southern region. Wheat harvesting began in October and continues until January.