Climate challenges affect melon and watermelon producers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Published Nov 5, 2024

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Melon and watermelon producers in Rio Grande do Sul are facing challenges due to adverse weather conditions, including droughts and heavy rains. The Santa Rosa region has seen a reduction in crops due to these conditions, while Pelotas is preparing soil and starting plantings. Soledade is reporting vigorous growth in early varieties, but Rio Pardo is grappling with increased risk of fungal diseases due to recent rains. However, the return of sunshine is expected to stabilize crop conditions.

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According to the Emater/RS-Ascar Conjuntural Bulletin, released last Thursday (31), melon and watermelon producers in Rio Grande do Sul face significant challenges in relation to the weather, while they carry out planting and monitor the development of the crops. In the Santa Rosa region, farmers have completed planting and are observing the growth of the cultivated areas, although there has been a reduction in crops, the result of successive losses in previous years, caused by prolonged droughts and heavy rains. In Pelotas, soil preparation is in the final phase, with the first plantings already being carried out. In Soledade, early varieties are showing vigorous growth. On the other hand, in Rio Pardo, recent rains have increased soil moisture, an essential factor for the development of fruits, but have also ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio