Brazil: The start of kiwi harvest brings expectations of reduced harvest

Published 2024년 4월 16일

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Farmers in the Emater/RS-Ascar region of Caxias do Sul have started the kiwifruit harvest, facing a lower yield than usual this year. The health of the orchards is rated from satisfactory to good, despite a noticeable decrease in fruit quantity and variations in size. Producers are monitoring sugar levels to time the harvest perfectly. There's a growing interest in expanding kiwifruit cultivation, driven by the development of drought-resistant rootstocks and new varieties with yellow and red pulp that are less dependent on cold. The current average selling price for kiwi ranges from R$4.50 to R$5.00 per kilo, reflecting the anticipated harvest conditions.

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In the administrative region of Emater/RS-Ascar de Caxias do Sul, farmers have started harvesting kiwifruit, anticipating a possibly reduced harvest this year. According to the Economic Information released on Thursday (11/04) by Emater/RS-Ascar, linked to the State Secretariat for Rural Development (SDR), the health of the orchards is, for the most part, satisfactory to good. However, the quantity of fruit is smaller and many orchards vary in fruit size. Producers pay attention to the sugar content in fruits, seeking to identify the ideal time to start harvesting in each orchard. There is a growing interest in expanding the cultivated area in the region, driven by the emergence of drought-resistant rootstocks of the kiwi plant (Ceratocystis fimbriata), as ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio