Cold reduces supply and tomato prices rise in Rio Grande do Sul

The economic report released this Thursday (16) by Emater/RS-Ascar points to an increase in the price of tomatoes at Ceasa/Serra, in the administrative region of Caxias do Sul. The price rose from R$ 5.06 to R$ 5.33 per kilo, following a period of decline. According to the report, the product being sold has been coming from other regions of the country. The cold of winter reduced local production, even in protected crops. In lower areas and near rivers, early harvest crops have already been planted. Frequent rains have affected part of the crops and delayed the schedule of some properties. Most of the production areas are expected ...