Bolivia

Sorghum (minor) and maize (main) cycles are in the vegetation stage. Rice is in the harvest stage. In the past month, rainfall was average in most cropland areas, including Santa Cruz, the grain basket department. Vegetation conditions in most cropland areas are average, suggesting favourable harvest prospects within a context of reduction of area sown as reported at the end of last year (FAO GIEWS, November 2024). Seasonal forecast indicates normal to above normal rainfall in the main producing areas until end of March, when ongoing cycles will be in harvesting stage (Copernicus C3S Multimodel).