What are the most profitable agricultural products?

Before starting a new crop, it is necessary to consider some factors that interfere with the profitability of production. Assessing which agricultural products are the most profitable and which offer the most straightforward sale is vitally essential for the survival of the business.

Discover the most profitable agricultural products

Soy

Brazil is the second-largest producer of soybeans in the world, behind only the United States. With the expansion of livestock, this demand for soy grows, as it is widely used in animal feed. Therefore, soybean crops are quite profitable.

Another advantage of soybean production in Brazil is that it occurs during the off-season in the northern countries, to which exports take place in higher volume. Their final destination is mainly to feed herds in developed territories.

Corn

Brazil is also the third-largest producer of corn in the world, behind only the United States and China. Cereal is widely consumed here in Brazil and has several applications in the food industry.

Although it is considered a product of vital importance for food subsistence, most of its production is intended for the manufacture of animal ration.

Cotton

This is one of the most profitable crops, alongside soy, with great applicability in the textile industry. Keep in mind, however, that it requires high investment, so plan well before you start. Mato Grosso and Bahia are the states that have the best climatic conditions for planting cotton.

Orange

More than 30% of the global orange production comes from Brazil, which puts it in the lead. And the harvest has been growing annually, with São Paulo and Bahia being the main producing states.

Coffee

Brazil is still the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, standing out for the quality of the product destined for export – almost 70% of all coffee produced in Brazil is destined for the foreign market. Brazil is also the second-largest consumer of the product, behind only the United States.

Investing in coffee, therefore, has great chances of profitability. This product has a better yield in regions with mild climates, such as the south of Minas Gerais, which concentrates more than half of the crop, alongside São Paulo and Espírito Santo.

Sugar cane

According to IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), sugar cane occupies about 10% of all areas used by Brazilian agriculture and is responsible for just over 17% of national exports.

Used for the production of sugar, the cane is also used for the production of ethanol, which contributes to ensuring the demand for the product.

Smoke

Tobacco is one of the few great products of Brazilian agriculture. Produced mostly on small farms, its leaf cultivation in the country is the second-largest on the planet, behind only China.

In all, more than 180 thousand Brazilian families depend on tobacco production. Most of the production takes place in the South of the country, which accounts for more than 90% of all tobacco grown in Brazilian territory, with emphasis on Rio Grande do Sul, which produces 47%.

Pay attention to market demands

In addition to these products featured in Brazilian agriculture, other crops are also widely grown in the Brazilian territory, such as cocoa, rice, beans, cotton, wheat, fruit, vegetables, among other products.

The financial success of rural activities depends very much on the successful commercialization of agricultural commodities. Therefore, before investing in a crop, it is important to do research on the demand for farm products in the market.

An alternative for farmers would be to diversify their goods, in order to meet the fragmentation of demand more efficiently.

Understand what factors should be taken into account

In addition to the market situation, other factors influence the choice of agricultural products, such as climate, relief, soil properties, average rainfall. Some species are more suitable for mild climates, such as coffee, grapes, and strawberries. Others are already better adapted to tropical climates, such as soy, corn, and orange.

The decision on what to plant should also take into account the area that you have available for cultivation. For small properties, simpler crops, such as carrots, potatoes, lettuce, or flower fields, are recommended. But, if you have an extensive area available for planting, you can choose from the main agricultural products in Brazil.

Choose the most suitable products for your property

To achieve greater gains, production must have high productivity, low costs. So it is important to choose a culture that suits your region and property well.

The local climate and geology directly influence soil properties, determining the number of inputs that must be added to guarantee its productivity.

Flatter reliefs are favorable to mechanized cultivation. For this reason, soy monocultures are concentrated in the Midwest region of Brazil. In areas where the terrain is rugged, on the other hand, fruit species harvested by hand are a good option.

A laboratory soil analysis can help you identify which types of plants will work best on your property.

As we have seen, the choice of the most profitable agricultural products for your property depends on market demands, but also on factors capable of impacting productivity, such as climate, relief, and soil.

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