Agricultural rents are rising in Córdoba, and the differences by area are widening.

The new survey by the Córdoba Grain Exchange revealed that agricultural rents increased by half a quintal per hectare in the 2025/26 season. The provincial average value stands at 12 quintals of soybeans per hectare, which matches the figure recorded in the 2022/23 season. The increase implies a cost in dollars of U$S 338 per hectare, considering the estimated exchange rate for May 2026.

The study calculated all values according to the estimated purchasing power for the harvest month to facilitate comparisons between seasons. Under this criterion, the increase compared to the previous cycle was U$S 23 per hectare, considering the impact of inflation. Despite this increase, the rent ranks as the second lowest value in the province over the past six years.

According to the report, only eight departments showed increases, with the extremes occurring between Calamuchita (10% increase) and Río Seco (5.6% decrease). Marcos Juárez leads the ranking with 18.5 quintals per hectare, followed by Unión with 16.5 quintals per hectare. At the other end, Río Seco and Tulumba have the lowest values, with 8.5 and 9.5 quintals respectively.

Payment methods and evolution of value in dollars

The current price is far from the record value reached in the 2022/2023 season, which at updated values reached U$S 575 per hectare. The estimated soybean price for May 2026 is U$S 28.2 per quintal and was used as a reference for the entire series. This calculation allows for an understanding of the impact of inflation and price volatility on contracts.

Regarding payment methods, the most chosen was the semiannual modality, selected in 23% of the cases surveyed in the study. This is followed by quarterly (21%) and monthly (17%) payment schemes, although there are also more flexible agreements. 11% choose to pay at harvest, while the rest is divided among mixed schemes, annual, or four-monthly payments.

The 2025/26 season shows a slight recovery trend in rents, although it remains far from historical highs. The current cost, despite the increase in dollars, remains competitive compared to other recent seasons. Future evolution will depend on the behavior of international prices and the weather during the production cycle.