Follows the preparation of areas and planting of summer crops in RS

The planting of summer crops (soybeans, corn, rice and beans) advanced in regions where rainfall did not result in excess soil moisture. According to the Conjunctural Information, prepared by the Planning Management and released on Thursday, September 24, by Emater/RS-Ascar, in the Soledade region there are areas of corn being sown, in emergency and in vegetative development. Crops established earlier show excellent growth and development. And cultural treatments with nitrogen fertilization under cover and weed control with post-emergent products are being carried out. 

In the Ijuí region, the preparation of soybean areas where there is a winter cover crop remains slow. At the moment, attention is focused on controlling weeds before planting, in accordance with the planned management of predecessor crops. 

In the Emater/RS-Ascar regions of Bagé, Pelotas, Soledade and Porto Alegre, rice producers intensify soil preparation and continue planting. At Bagé, the water available in the reservoirs is a limiting factor for the development of the 2020-2021 harvest. The rains of the last three weeks have brought a small improvement in accumulated volumes, but they are still insufficient to reach ideal volumes.

In the regions of Frederico Westphalen, Ijuí, Pelotas and Porto Alegre, bean planting continues. In Frederico Westphalen's, part of the sown crop is in germination, with the remaining areas in vegetative development. Producers carry out top dressing fertilization. 

Fruit crops

In the Emater/RS-Ascar de Santa Rosa region, citrus producers carry out cultural treatments in the areas, such as mowing and application of agroecological products to maintain the health of the orchards. Valencia orange harvest in progress; Sales take place in homes, bars and restaurants in the producing municipalities and surrounding areas. In Porto Xavier, pineapple production will be significantly affected, which will influence the supply of the fruit in the region. The implementation of watermelon and melon continues. 

Vegetable crops

In the Ijuí region, conditions of high humidity and low sunlight reduced the growth rate of vegetable crops, but without compromising quality. The hailstorm that occurred more intensely in the municipality's headquarters caused greater damage to plantations and structures, and in other municipalities in the region there was minor damage to vegetable crops. The return of moisture in the soil led to new transplants and sowing between Friday and Saturday, continuing the planned planting schedule. Hardwoods continue to produce well, mainly in a protected environment, meeting the region's demand. Good quality product, good health and low incidence of pests.