It is still necessary for a greater volume of rainfall for good citrus production.

The resumption of rains in October is already beginning to favor the condition of the trees and, consequently, the preparation of the plants for the next season's blooms. This is what the surveys from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) indicate. However, more precipitation is necessary for a good production. Regionally, according to the research center, the conditions of the crops are heterogeneous, as the volume of rainfall and the period of drought in the winter was distinct among the markets. Of the oranges that are still in the field (2025/26 crop), as the season is later, the conditions of the plants and fruits are also heterogeneous. Researchers affirm that the moment is one of good supply of the mid-season fruits, highly anticipated for the juice industry, but agents remain concerned about the drop, which could limit the total volume of the crop. As for prices, a survey by Cepea shows that from October 20 to 23, the deals for the pear orange ...