Challenges in carrot production in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Published 2024년 7월 30일

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A survey by the Hortifrúti/Cepea team indicates that carrot production in Rio Grande do Sul is struggling to recover from severe climate events earlier in the year. In Caxias do Sul, producers are facing difficulties with harvesting and planting due to a lack of rain and phytosanitary issues, which have damaged root quality and hindered new sowing. Even areas not affected by flooding suffered from heavy precipitation, complicating recovery efforts. Productivity in the region has dropped by 52% from July 2023 to July 2024, and an increased national supply has led to a 56% price drop between June and July, causing many producers to consider halting their activities due to economic challenges.

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A survey by the Hortifrúti/Cepea team reveals that carrot production in Rio Grande do Sul faces great difficulties in resuming after the climate tragedy that affected the region between April and May. In Caxias do Sul, producers still face significant challenges related to harvesting and planting. The lack of rain and phytosanitary problems have damaged the quality of the roots and made it difficult to sow new areas. Even areas that were not directly impacted by the floods suffered from the high volume of precipitation, complicating both planting and production recovery. According to data from Hortifrúti/Cepea, productivity in the region fell 52% from July 2023 to July 2024. Furthermore, the increase in national supply has ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio