Excellent corn yield in Argentina in 2001 / 02
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Last Update: 2002-01-29
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Introduction: Buenos Aires, January 28: according to a report released by the Argentine Buenos Aires Grain Exchange on Monday, if the weather continues to be favorable for crop growth, the unit yield of corn in Argentina in 2001 / 02 (September to August of the next year) will be excellent The exchange did not forecast production, which was 15.1 million tons last year Officials at the exchange estimate that the average yield in the center of the corn belt is 7000 to 8000 kg per hectare and 5500 to 7500 kg in the north In the eastern and southern parts of the country, yields are likely to be slightly lower, as those fields still affected by late winter floods are infested with pests and fungi According to the exchange, the country's corn area reached 2.63 million hectares, or 6.498 million acres, the lowest sown area in a decade, down 15.1% from the previous year Considering that the geographical distribution of maize is quite different, so maize is currently in different growth stages Early sown corn has begun to ear and should be ready for harvest by the end of February Most of maize is still in the early stage of pollination (author:) share to feed Weibo share to:
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