Brazil: Intense rains affect fruit and vegetable production in Rio Grande do Sul

The National Supply Company (Conab) released a comprehensive assessment of the impact of intense rains on the production and supply of fruits and vegetables in Rio Grande do Sul. The 5th Bulletin of the Brazilian Horticulture Market Modernization Program (Prohort), published on Monday -Friday (20), reveals the adversities faced by farmers in planting, transporting and marketing these products. According to the analysis, which includes data from entities such as the Rio Grande do Sul Supply Centers (Ceasa/RS), Ceasa Serra ADCOINTER – Caxias do Sul, and the Riograndense Association of Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Enterprises (Emater/RS) , commercial operations at Ceasa in Porto Alegre were transferred to Gravataí due to the floods. However, logistical problems continue to make it difficult for food to reach the supply center and, consequently, reach consumers. Ceasa in Caxias do Sul, although not affected by the flood, also recorded a lower volume sold due to the impact ...