Grape harvest progresses with attention to weather **Translation:** Harvesting of grapes advances with attention to weather

According to the Conjunctural Report released by Emater/RS-Ascar on Thursday (11), an advanced grape harvest is taking place in different regions of Rio Grande do Sul, with attention to the effects of water deficit on the vineyards. In the administrative region of Caxias do Sul, the Vênus variety is being harvested, with prices to the producer varying between R$ 4.50 and R$ 5.00 per kilo. Although the health of the vineyards is considered adequate, the lack of water supply has caused symptoms of water stress, such as wilting of the bunches, especially in areas with shallow soil. Given this scenario, many producers are resorting to variation whenever possible. According to the report, “treatments for downy mildew and rot control are being carried out in the vineyards without canopy protection,” while in vineyards grown under plastic there is a need for preventive applications against powdery mildew. In the region of Frederico Westphalen, Emater/RS-Ascar reports that the Vênus ...