Brazil: Floods in Rio Grande do Sul impact fruit production

The Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas), the main entity in the country's fruit sector, expressed its deep solidarity with the people of Rio Grande do Sul in the face of the largest catastrophe ever recorded in the history of the state due to intense rains. recorded in recent days. In this context, the entity also expressed its concern about the impact of rainfall on agricultural areas in the region. In Rio Grande do Sul, apple production is one of the most important agricultural activities. With suitable climatic conditions and fertile soils, especially in the Vacaria region, the cultivation of the fruit prospers, making the state one of the main apple producers in the South American giant. In addition to apples, Rio Grande do Sul is also notable for the production of peaches, grapes, citrus fruits, oranges and persimmons. High levels of rainfall and flooding caused occasional losses to producers due to excess moisture in the ...