Brazil: Watermelon production in Goiás grows 23.5% and reaches 278.2 thousand tons

The world watermelon market is booming. From January to September this year, Brazil earned US$ 26.1 million from exports of the product, an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period last year. Goiás stands out on the national scene when it comes to fruit. Production in Goiás is the second largest in the country and has been growing continuously. The November edition of Agro em Dados shows that, in 2021, crops in Goiás delivered 278,200 tons of watermelon. The result was 23.5% higher than the volume achieved in the previous year. “The November Agro em Dados brings this special highlight to watermelon due to its importance on the consumer's table and the relevance of Goiás in the activity. The state registered a production record last year and accounted for 13.0% of the entire volume of fruit produced in the country, therefore, it deserves this special attention and recognition for the work being carried out by the producer”, emphasizes the secretary of State of Agriculture, ...