Challenges in carrot production in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

A survey by the Hortifrúti/Cepea team reveals that carrot production in Rio Grande do Sul faces great difficulties in resuming after the climate tragedy that affected the region between April and May. In Caxias do Sul, producers still face significant challenges related to harvesting and planting. The lack of rain and phytosanitary problems have damaged the quality of the roots and made it difficult to sow new areas. Even areas that were not directly impacted by the floods suffered from the high volume of precipitation, complicating both planting and production recovery. According to data from Hortifrúti/Cepea, productivity in the region fell 52% from July 2023 to July 2024. Furthermore, the increase in national supply has ...