Intense rain caused losses of approximately 30% in apple production. This value represents significant losses for producers in the region.
The apple harvest began on August 12, which represents a start 10 days earlier than usual. This advance was due to the heat waves that accelerated the fruit ripening process.
Excessive heat during the development period caused faster ripening than initially predicted, leading farmers to bring the harvest forward to avoid even greater losses.
Producers thus face a challenging scenario, combining losses caused by the rain with the need to adapt harvest schedules to adverse weather conditions.
