Regular rains delay soybean harvesting in Argentina

17-Apr-2025 12:39 PM

Buenos Aires. In Argentina, persistent rains have disrupted the harvesting of soybean crops. While dry weather during the growing phase had already reduced the yield potential,

untimely rains during harvest time are now causing further challenges. Farmers are struggling to harvest mature crops, and localized damage is being reported.

Earlier, Argentina’s soybean production estimate had been lowered from 535 to 480 lakh tonnes due to hot and dry conditions.

Though late-sown crops have benefited from the rains and could improve overall yield, continuous rainfall is delaying harvest operations.

The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange notes that the national harvesting pace is behind the five-year average, with flooded fields preventing the use of harvesters in some regions.

Farmers are also holding back on soybean sales, expecting favorable policy changes and hoping for better prices ahead.

Argentina, the world’s third-largest soybean producer after Brazil and the U.S., remains the top exporter of soy oil and soymeal.