The first lots planted in the core region have already reached 60,000 hectares (148,263 acres), with very favorable moisture conditions
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Rosario Stock Exchange reported that 95% of soils have adequate to abundant reserves, ensuring an unprecedented productive start. With this scenario, technicians maintain that "everything is in place" for the campaign to reach historic production levels. Resources are focused on maximizing the yield of early sowings.
According to projections, 15.5 million tons of corn are expected in the core region. If achieved, it will be the largest harvest in 15 years, surpassing the 2018/19 campaign with 15 Mt. In addition, it will be achieved with 300,000 more hectares than then, consolidating a productive record.
In 2024, production was affected by the corn leafhopper and resulted in lower outcomes, although this cycle would be 30% higher thanks to favorable weather. The pioneers in sowing were producers from southeastern Córdoba and central-southern Santa Fe. The optimal planting window runs from September 15 to 20, with rising temperatures.
Evolución de la producción de maiz en la Región Núcleo
The 2025/26 campaign is progressing with strong expectations throughout the province
The 2024/25 harvest concluded with 49 million tons of corn in the country, and prospects for the new campaign are highly favorable. Buenos Aires Grain Exchange highlighted that 52% of corn would be early sowing. This will allow surpassing the 46% average of the last five campaigns.
In Córdoba, the agricultural area is regaining its usual proportion with soybean predominance, which will cover 4,073,000 hectares, although with a 7% year-on-year decrease. Sunflower shows a 20% increase in the province, with 254,500 hectares sown, and a historic rise of 361%.
Wheat, which occupies 6.7 million hectares in the country, has 80.2% with adequate or optimal water condition. 97.5% of plots are rated between normal and excellent. In Córdoba, peanut and sorghum total 268,100 and 127,100 hectares respectively, although with declines compared to previous campaigns.
