Brazil: Banana cultivation is affected by windstorms in Vale do Ribeira

Published 2024년 2월 16일

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Severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and intense winds, have caused significant damage to banana plantations in Vale do Ribeira, São Paulo, particularly in Sete Barras. This has led to a decrease in banana supply, affecting the fruit's market. However, producers with good quality fruits have seen an increase in prices, with top quality nanica selling for an average of R$3.90/kg, a 13% increase from the previous week. The supply of São Paulo bananas is expected to remain low in the coming weeks due to the estimated 2,000 hectares affected by the wind, including at least 500 hectares of banana plantations.

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Between Tuesday and Wednesday (13 and 14/02), some municipalities in Vale do Ribeira, in São Paulo, were heavily hit by rain and intense winds. One of the biggest impacts was in Sete Barras, where banana trees fell and damaged the bunches formed, interfering with marketing. Thus, those who had good quality fruits to sell were able to obtain good prices. Top quality nanica was sold for an average of R$3.90/kg in the Valley this week (12 to 16/02), an increase of 13% compared to the previous week. Due to the impact of the winds, the tendency is for the supply of São Paulo bananas to remain low in the coming weeks. According to Jeferson Magário, president of the Rural ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas