Brazil: Conab calculates the impacts of rain on fruit and vegetable production in Rio Grande do Sul

Published 2024년 5월 21일

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The National Supply Company (Conab) has reported on the impact of recent floods on the fruit and vegetable supply in Rio Grande do Sul. The floods have caused significant challenges in planting, logistics, and sales, leading to the relocation of operations from the RS Supply Center in Porto Alegre to Gravataí, while Ceasa Serra in Caxias do Sul continues to operate with reduced volumes. The prolonged rainy season has also affected hardwood production and citrus fruit quality. Despite these difficulties, most product prices at Ceasa-RS have remained stable, with increases noted in arugula, kale, strawberries, and beetroot. This analysis is part of the 5th Bulletin of the Brazilian Horticultural Market Modernization Program (Prohort).

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The National Supply Company (Conab) released a bulletin, this Monday (20), with an assessment of the fruit and vegetable supply situation in Rio Grande do Sul, after the impact of the floods. The document points out extremely adverse conditions for the planting, flow and sale of products in the state. According to the publication, commercial operations carried out at the RS Supply Center (Ceasa-RS), in Porto Alegre, were transferred to the city of Gravataí. Even so, logistical problems make it difficult for food to reach the center. On the other hand, Ceasa Serra, in Caxias do Sul, is operating normally, as it was not affected by the flood. However, the volume sold is lower, as many producers were affected. According to the State Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Company (Emater), the scenario for hardwood production in several regions of the state is negative due to the long rainy season, with flooding in some producing regions. Even in protected environments, development ...

Source: Brasildefato