Prices of tomato react in Rio Grande do Sul

The price of tomatoes has risen again in the administrative region of Emater/RS-Ascar in Caxias do Sul, according to the Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (5) by the entity. The price increased from R$ 3.42 to R$ 3.58 per kilogram. Despite the adjustment, Emater/RS-Ascar informs that the value remains below the expectations of the producers and does not adequately cover the production costs. In the administrative region of Erechim, the harvest is ongoing, with registered fruits of quality standard and productivity. According to Emater/RS-Ascar, the producers use a high technological level in the crops. At the same time, the entity points out an increase ...