Excessive rain could harm apple production in Brazil

Published 2024년 2월 22일

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The Brazilian Association of Apple Producers (ABPM) has raised concerns over potential impacts on apple production due to excessive rainfall in Brazil's main apple producing region, the South. The association predicts that the 2023 harvest of over 1 million tons may not be achieved this year, although the quality of the apples remains high despite a slight reduction in size. The ABPM has engaged with the Minister of Agriculture to discuss potential solutions, including subsidies for insurance against climate damage, inclusion of apples in the basic food basket, and a reduction in funding rates.

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The Brazilian Association of Apple Producers (ABPM) warns of possible impacts on apple production in Brazil due to excessive rainfall in the states of the South region, the country's main producing area. With approximately 33 thousand hectares of apple trees, the harvest of more than 1 million tons in 2023 may not be repeated this year. Check out hot information about agriculture, livestock, economy and weather forecast in the palm of your hand: follow Canal Rural on WhatsApp! Celso Zancan, commercial director at ABPM, explains that although the initial expectation was for a large harvest, the rains affected the gala and fuji varieties. The quality, however, remains good, with tasty and colorful fruits, although the size is slightly smaller. The national opening of the 2023/2024 harvest is scheduled for next Saturday (22) in São Joaquim, Santa Catarina, known as the apple capital. Projections indicate a harvest of around 1.5 million tons, with variations in regions due to weather ...

Source: CanalRural