Brazil: Rains in Minas Gerais raise the price of vegetables

Published 2024년 11월 13일

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The State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Seapa) in Brazil has reported significant price increases for several vegetables at the CeasaMinas warehouse in Contagem, due to unfavorable weather conditions. The most affected vegetables were potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkin, Italian zucchini, and okra, with potatoes seeing the most dramatic increase from R$3.47 to R$6.13 per kilo. In contrast, onions, carrots, chayote, and peppers saw price drops. The report highlights the direct impact of weather on agricultural production and suggests that future vegetable prices will be heavily influenced by ongoing weather conditions.

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At the CeasaMinas warehouse in Contagem, a recent price monitoring exercise by the State Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Seapa) revealed a significant increase in the prices of several vegetables between October 28 and November 8. Only garlic remained stable, while products such as potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkin, Italian zucchini and okra showed increases, mainly due to the unfavorable weather conditions that affected Minas Gerais. Heavy rains affected the potato harvest, reducing supply and raising its price from R$3.47 to R$6.13 per kilo. Tomatoes were also impacted, with prices rising due to difficulties in harvesting and the increase in fruit discarding. On the other hand, some crops saw a drop in price, such as onions, ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio