Heat affects strawberry production in Rio Grande do Sul Translation: Heat affects strawberry production in Rio Grande do Sul.

The climatic conditions recorded in the recent period have affected strawberry production in different regions of Rio Grande do Sul, according to the Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (5) by Emater/RS-Ascar. In the administrative region of Caxias do Sul, average temperatures were higher than those observed in the previous period, which negatively impacted the performance of the crops. Emater/RS-Ascar reported that in some areas, losses were recorded associated with the attack of the spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). According to the bulletin, the producers maintained the work of renewing the greenhouses, with the replacement of plastic sheeting, benches, substrate, and slabs/gutters, focusing on the reception of new seedlings starting in February. In the commercialization to Ceasas, intermediaries, and markets, prices range between R$ 12.00 and R$ 15.00 per kilo, while in direct sales to the consumer the price is R$ 20.00 per kilo. In the administrative region ...