Tridge summary
São Paulo's northwest region, a key producer of Brazil's Tahiti lemon variety, is facing challenges due to rainfall deficit. Farmers are expecting reduced yields and are combating pest issues, with some experiencing up to 30% decrease in production. Despite these challenges, there are efforts to increase production and expand into the international market, despite the significant increase in product prices.
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The lack of rain affected lemon orchards in the northwest of the state of São Paulo. The region is the largest producer of the Tahiti variety in Brazil, mainly in Itajobi (SP) and neighboring municipalities. Many farmers will harvest less, in addition to having to deal with pest attacks. 📲 Join the g1 Sorocaba and Jundiaí channel on WhatsApp The problem in plantations is related to the climate. The lack of rain greatly affected the cultivation, and an example of this is on the farm of citrus grower João Carlos Peres, who still relies on irrigation for his plantation. There are more than 11 thousand fruit trees, and production should be 30% lower this year. The situation caused by the climate is still favoring the appearance of mites. The state of São Paulo is the largest national producer of lemon. Last harvest, São Paulo production was 1.2 million tons. Another property, also in Itajobi, has been working with lemon for 16 years, and closed last year with a production of 25 ...
Source: G1globo
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