Strawberry production advances in the regions of Rio Grande do Sul

Strawberry production in Rio Grande do Sul is advancing under the influence of recent climatic conditions, according to the Conjunctural Report released this Thursday (18) by Emater/RS-Ascar. In the main producing regions of the state, the increase in supply is beginning to reflect in the prices received by farmers, although marketing continues to flow normally. In the administrative region of Caxias do Sul, high temperatures and low rainfall have favored the maturation of the fruits. According to the survey, the main phytosanitary problems of the crop are under control in most of the crops, despite the punctual record of red spider mite, spotted wing drosophila, and powdery mildew. "Producers are carrying out satisfactory harvests, both in quantity and quality," the bulletin reports. With the advance of supply, prices show a slight downward trend, but marketing occurs without difficulties. During the period, the prices paid varied between R$ 10.00 and R$ 20.00 per kilo in ...