Brazil: Citrus harvest nears its end in the Lajeado region

Published 2022년 11월 17일

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The article provides an overview of the citrus harvest in the Lajeado region of Brazil, highlighting the ongoing harvest of late varieties and the concerns regarding disease and reduction in crop sizes. It notes that while the citrus crop is experiencing a reduction of about 30% in oranges and 15% in bergamot, no significant phytosanitary issues have been reported so far, with the exception of the concern over Greening disease, which has not yet been detected in Rio Grande do Sul but is a major concern for citrus growers in Santa Catarina. Additionally, the article touches on the ongoing harvest of Valencia oranges, Murcott tangor, and Tahiti acid lime, and the efforts to ensure high productivity and quality in wheat and canola crops, with productivity estimates provided for both.

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According to the Conjunctural Newsletter released by Emater/RS-Ascar this Thursday (11/17), in the administrative region of the Institution of Lajeado, the harvest of the citrus crop is coming to an end, continuing only in the late varieties and in some municipalities in the region. Favorable climatic conditions continue to allow fruit to remain on the trees (as is the case with late oranges), although with a reduction in rainfall in October (close to half the normal rainfall for the month), and without sufficient rainfall in early November. In addition, the mild temperatures prolonged flowering a little longer, and the initial development of young fruits is good. Mild temperatures reduce the risk of disease. The control of fruit flies in mature fruits and the prevention of black spot in oranges and bergamots from the 2023 harvest continues in the region. Pruning of normal and late cycle varieties continues. No significant phytosanitary problems were reported until November. In ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas