Argentine farmers have begun sowing soybeans

The soybean sowing campaign for the 2025/26 crop has begun in Argentina. Despite volatile weather forecasts, farmers in the central provinces have actively begun planting, reporting more favorable financial conditions compared to last season. However, caution remains due to unstable global prices and increasing competition from Brazil.

Sowing Progress and Regional Dynamics

To date, approximately 200,000 hectares of soybeans have been sown in the country’s key agricultural belt. In the Marcos Juarez region, work is most intensive, with approximately 30% of the planned area sown. In southeastern Córdoba, farmers are seeking to take advantage of the moisture in the topsoil and the early planting dates, which provide high yield potential.

In the western part of Buenos Aires, in the General Pinto district, about 5% of the acreage has been planted, while in other areas, farmers are waiting for the upcoming rains. In Venado Tuerto, agronomists note that sowing under current conditions is “somewhat risky,” but some producers have decided to begin work anyway.

Overall, 7% of the planned 3.2 million hectares of early soybeans have been planted in the region. After the expected rainfall, the sowing pace is expected to increase significantly.

Improved Margins: Positive Expectations Compared to Last Season

With a projected yield of 4 t/ha, the economic indicators are significantly better than last year:

• $97/ha — on private land;
• $87/ha — on leased land.

According to the latest report from October 20, 2025, net profit from producing premium soybeans on private land reaches $385/ha with a selling price of $311/t. When renting land (at a rental rate of 1.8 t/ha), this figure drops to -$20/ha.

At the start of the campaign, 75% of the planted area has optimal moisture reserves, allowing farmers to expect a yield of over 4 t/ha and up to 5 t/ha in high-potential zones. In this case, profit could reach $556/ha on private land and $152/ha on rented land.

Global Background: Risks and Pressure from Brazil

Despite the positive start to the season, the external environment remains tense. Soybean futures prices are under pressure due to the potential for a La Niña event, which could impact the Southern Hemisphere climate in early summer.

Trade tensions between the US and China, as well as potential changes in tariff policy, are creating additional uncertainty. Furthermore, a record harvest in Brazil—up to 178 million tonnes—is forecast, which could put further pressure on global prices and reduce the export competitiveness of Argentine soybeans.

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