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Rio Grande do Sul is reaping promising results in the sugarcane harvest, especially in the Santa Rosa region, managed by Emater/RS-Ascar. According to the Informativo Conjuntural released last Thursday (12), the planted area totals 2,234 hectares, with an estimated average productivity of 55 tons per hectare. Among the varieties cultivated, SP 813250 has stood out, particularly for its high efficiency in the production of molasses and brown sugar. Experts attribute the good performance to the regular rainfall observed since the second half of 2023 and the high temperatures, ideal conditions for cultivation. Currently, the average price paid to the producer is R$ 124.61 per ton. While producers in Rio Grande do Sul celebrate the good results, the sugar market faces significant fluctuations. Data from the National Bioenergy Union (Udop) indicate that raw sugar futures contracts on ICE Futures in New York started the week in decline. Last week,

"Keeping an Eye on the Harvest" Bulletin reveals a reduction in crop yield in the Center-South and a drop in the quality of raw materials

Declines of up to 4.06% were recorded on the New York Stock Exchange this Tuesday (17). With this decline, the March/25 contract lost the support of 20 cents/lbp and returned to the level of 19 cents/lbp, which it had sustained for three months. In London, prices also fell and lost around 2.5% among the main contracts. This reduction occurs at a time when the market is feeling more relieved about the concerns it had regarding Brazilian production. On the New York Stock Exchange, the March/25 contract fell 0.84 cents (-4.06%), closing the day at 19.84 cents/lbp. May/25 lost 0.67 cents (-3.49%), quoted at 18.53 cents/lbp, while July/25 fell 0.49 cents (-2.64%), worth 18.06 cents/lbp. October/25 fell 0.40 cents (-2.17%), closing at 18.02 cents/lbp. In London, futures contracts also closed lower. March/25 fell US$ 14.40 (-2.72%), closing the day at US$ 515.00 per ton. May/25 fell US$ 13.70 (-2.58%), quoted at US$ 516.90 per ton. August/25 lost US$ 11.10 (-2.15%), closing the session ...