Grape harvest advances with phytosanitary monitoring

The Conjunctural Report released by Emater/RS-Ascar on Thursday (27) indicates a uniform advance in the development of vineyards in Rio Grande do Sul, with variations according to the region and the productive purpose. In the administrative area of Caxias do Sul, Emater reports that the Vênus variety vineyards cultivated in the Costa do Rio das Antas, in Bento Gonçalves, are in the initial phase of maturation. According to the bulletin, "the forecast for the start of harvesting the first bunches for in natura consumption is at the beginning of December." The institution highlights that the health of the vineyards is considered satisfactory, although there are isolated records of downy mildew and botrytis. Farmers are focusing their management on defoliation and green pruning, especially in varieties intended for wine production. In Frederico Westphalen, the vines present different stages. According to the report, the Vênus variety is "in full maturation and harvest," while ...