Lack of rain pressures sugarcane crops

According to the Economic Report, released by Emater/RS-Ascar on Thursday (11), the sugarcane crop is advancing as expected in the administrative region of Santa Rosa, despite the limitations imposed by recent climatic conditions. According to the survey, the area cultivated with sugarcane totals 2,229 hectares, with an estimated productivity of 54 tons per hectare. Emater/RS-Ascar informs that "the crops are showing signs of water stress due to the lack of rainfall," but emphasizes that the development of the plants remains satisfactory so ...