Grain harvest estimate is now 118.8 million tons

29/07/2004 - 9h48

Rio - The latest estimates by the government statistical bureau (IBGE) for this year's grain harvest is that it will come in at 118,803,000 tons, which is 3.9% less than in 2003.

The southern region of the country remains its biggest grain producer, with 48.9 million tons. The smallest is the northern region, which produces only 3.3 million tons of grains.

Agência Brasil
Reporter: Cristina Indio do Brasil
Translator: Allen Bennett
07/30/2004