Brazil: Peach cultivation in Rio Grande do Sul; projections and quality control

The Emater/RS-Ascar Conjuntural Report, released this Thursday (12), offers a detailed overview of peach cultivation in Rio Grande do Sul. The report highlights the development of the fruits in different regions and the actions taken by producers to ensure a high-quality harvest. In the Erechim region, some peach varieties are beginning to develop their fruits, while others are still in the flowering phase. Local producers have already carried out the necessary pruning and fertilization and are implementing preventive management of diseases and fruit thinning to optimize harvest quality. In Passo Fundo, the frost that occurred on August 13 caused a reduction in the quantity of fruits. However, a more accurate assessment of the impact will be carried out after the fruit thinning, taking into account the fruiting conditions. To mitigate losses, some producers have activated agricultural insurance. The predominant varieties in the region, such as BRS, Kampai, PS-2 and Eragil, which ...