Strawberry production in Brazil: Price variation and climate impacts

Strawberry production in Rio Grande do Sul continues to be intense, according to the Informativo Conjuntural released this Thursday (12). In Caxias do Sul, the supply of strawberries is high and the quality of the plants is considered excellent. However, the low relative humidity has favored the emergence of aphids and powdery mildew in the crops, requiring constant control. The increase in supply has resulted in a downward trend in prices, with values ranging from R$16.00 to R$30.00/kg in direct sales to consumers and between R$12.00 and R$25.00/kg for Ceasas and markets. According to Emater/RS, in Bom Princípio, in the Lajeado region, the harvest is characterized by large, high-quality fruits, typical of the first blooms. However, the harvest cycle was delayed by about a month and a half due to adverse weather conditions. Although there is a lower incidence of fungal diseases compared to previous months, the emergence of two-spotted mites and fungus fly larvae requires careful ...