Carrot: rain prevents planting and harvesting in Caxias do Sul, Brazil

In Caxias do Sul (RS), carrot prices remained the same last week (04 to 08/09), closing at an average of R$ 57.33/box of 29 kg of “dirty”. According to Hortifruti/Cepea employees, the period was marked by heavy rains, which prevented machinery from entering the land for activities such as planting and harvesting, but supply remained at the same levels. So far, the damage has not significantly reduced availability. Furthermore, the September 7th holiday also influenced demand in the ...