Drought halves pepper production and coffee harvest is compromised in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Published 2024년 8월 25일

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Espírito Santo is facing a severe drought that is causing significant losses in key agricultural crops, with coffee and black pepper producers being particularly impacted. The drought has subjected plants to high levels of stress, leading to a possible 40% drop in coffee harvest and a 50% reduction in black pepper yields. Farmers are grappling with the potential effects on crop quality and market value, as high temperatures and extended periods of dryness affect the plant growth and maturation processes. Additionally, the drought has increased the risk of diseases like rust, underscoring the need for effective management strategies and technical guidance to mitigate the impacts. Farmers are considering various techniques such as irrigation and shading to improve crop microclimates and minimize losses.

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The drought in Espírito Santo has impacted farmers of different crops in the state. Coffee growers in the Caparaó region, known for its high-quality coffee production, have reported that the harvest could drop by 40% due to the drought. In addition to coffee, the black pepper harvest in the north of the state has already been compromised and has fallen by half. Coffee producers believe that they may be facing one of the worst periods of drought in recent years. This situation is causing concern for coffee growers. The two sectors of agriculture commented on how they are dealing with the different impacts of the drought and how they hope to get through this time without suffering so many losses in products and profits. 📲 Click here to follow the g1 ES channel on WhatsApp Farmer Alexandre Lacerda is the fourth generation of coffee producers in his family, in Dores do Rio Preto, district of Pedra Menina. In the area, the drought has caused stress on the plants. The producer has been ...

Source: G1globo