The 2025/26 onion harvest in Paraná is advancing but has slowed due to rainfall since last week in key producing areas such as Guarapuava and Irati. According to The Weather Channel, accumulated rainfall in recent days reached about 70 millimeters. While this amount has not yet caused concern and may even benefit the crop, Hortifrúti/Cepea collaborators noted that continued rain in the coming days, combined with the need for curing after harvest, could delay the season and temporarily reduce bulb supply from Paraná until fieldwork resumes.
In Santa Catarina, particularly in the Ituporanga region, weather conditions are more challenging. Heavy rainfall at the beginning of November and forecasts for continued precipitation are expected to delay the start of harvesting. According to Climatempo, rainfall on November 7 alone was projected to exceed 35 millimeters.
Forecasts also point to the formation of an extratropical cyclone beginning on November 7, which could bring strong storms and hail to southern producing areas, including Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná. Such conditions may affect crops nearing harvest readiness.
In Brazil's Northeast, Hortifrúti/Cepea collaborators reported that producers in Bahia, Pernambuco, and Rio Grande do Norte are awaiting rainfall to support early plantings for the 2026 cycle. In Bahia's Irecê region, accumulated rainfall is expected to reach only about 25 millimeters over the next two weeks. The region has already experienced limited rainfall this year, leaving reservoirs depleted. Some growers have turned to drilling new wells or using water trucks for irrigation to sustain production.
Producers also reported a challenging season for prices, with quotations remaining below production costs for much of the year. The financial losses from low returns are expected to restrict investment in the next planting cycle, particularly in drought-affected areas.
Source: HF Brasil
