Brazil: Weather disrupts and peach production plummets in the interior of SP

The Jundiaí region (SP) is an important producer of peaches. However, this time of year, when the harvest should be at an advanced stage, has been a period of frustration for rural producers, as the heat and drought have harmed production. 📲 Join the g1 Sorocaba and Jundiaí channel on WhatsApp On Cassiano Contensini's farm, there is no shortage of peach trees. There are 800 trees, spread over one hectare, but the fruit itself is hard to find. The extreme weather has been a major challenge. Peaches need a mild climate to flower and then produce fruit. Because of the heat wave, Cassiano lost 70% of his production this year. In general, producers in Jarinu (SP) and Jundiaí are able to harvest earlier than in other parts of the country. This advantage is related to the good thermal amplitude: moderate heat during the day and cold at night. However, in 2024, the situation was out of the ordinary. Of the varieties “fascínio” and “rubi mel”, there will be no harvest on Cassiano’s ...