Argentinian Farmers Have Launched the Soybean Planting Campaign for the 2025/26 Season

The soybean planting campaign for the 2025/26 harvest has begun in Argentina. Farmers in the central provinces have already started their work, taking advantage of more favorable financial conditions compared to the previous season. However, agricultural producers remain cautious due to the instability of the global market and increased competition from Brazil.

This is reported by AgroReview

Planting Dynamics in Key Regions of Argentina

As of today, approximately 200,000 hectares of soybeans have already been sown in the country’s most important agricultural areas. In the Marcos Juárez region, about 30% of the planned work has been completed, indicating the highest planting rates. In the southeastern part of Córdoba province, farmers are making the most of the moisture in the topsoil by resorting to early planting to achieve high yields.

In the western areas of Buenos Aires, particularly near General Pinto, only 5% of the area has been sown so far, while other farms are waiting for rain. According to agronomists in Venado Tuerto,

planting under current conditions is “somewhat risky,” but some producers have still decided to start their work

Overall, farmers have sown 7% of the planned 3.2 million hectares for early soybeans. It is expected that planting rates will significantly accelerate after rainfall.

Financial Indicators and Global Challenges for Argentine Soybeans

With a projected yield of 4 tons per hectare, the economic situation for farmers has significantly improved compared to last year. The profit on their own land is $97 per hectare, while on rented land it is $87 per hectare. A recent report as of October 20, 2025, indicates that the net profit from premium soybeans on owned plots could reach $385 per hectare at a selling price of $311 per ton. On rented land (with a rental fee of 1.8 tons per hectare), this figure drops to $20 per hectare.

At the beginning of the campaign, 75% of the planted areas have sufficient moisture levels, allowing for expectations of yields exceeding 4 tons per hectare, and in regions with the best conditions, up to 5 tons per hectare. In this case, profit on owned land could rise to $556 per hectare, while on rented land it could reach $152 per hectare.

However, despite the positive start, the situation in the global market remains tense. Futures prices for soybeans are under pressure due to the potential impact of the La Niña phenomenon, which could affect weather conditions in the Southern Hemisphere at the beginning of summer. Additional uncertainty is created by trade disputes between the USA and China, as well as possible changes in tariff policies.

Furthermore, analysts are forecasting a record soybean harvest in Brazil—up to 178 million tons—which could significantly impact prices and export opportunities for Argentine producers.