Greenhouses extend the production cycle of tomatoes

The Conjunctural Report from Emater/RS-Ascar, released on Wednesday (19), pointed to a drop in the price of tomatoes in the administrative region of Caxias do Sul. According to the document, "at Ceasa/Serra there was a small reduction in the price per kilo, which went from R$ 5.00 to R$ 4.80." Emater informed that there is already a harvest of the product in lower areas, such as Vila Cristina, in Caxias do Sul. According to the report, "constant rains have hindered the execution of phytosanitary treatments," which has influenced the management of the crops. Most of the areas are expected to be transplanted between October and November, with harvest expected for the first ...