Climate challenges affect strawberry production in Brazil

According to the Economic Information released by Emater/RS-Ascar, adverse weather conditions continue to challenge strawberry production in the administrative region of Caxias do Sul. The predominance of rain and cloudiness has kept the harvest at very low levels, below demand usual on the market. Furthermore, producers face obstacles in accessing certain markets, being forced to use alternative roads, which increases transport distance, time and costs. Despite the challenges faced, the values received by producers continue to rise, reflecting the scarcity of strawberries on the market. In sales to markets, fruit growers and Ceasas in Caxias do Sul and Porto Alegre, producers received between R$25.00 and R$35.00 per kilo. In direct sales to consumers, prices varied between R$25.00 and R$45.00 per kilo. In the Pelotas region, producers are in the period of acquiring and planting seedlings, which have shown low development due to reduced sunlight and high humidity. In Turuçu, ...