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Herbicide impact on Rio Grande do Sul viticulture

Overview

Family farming in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, contributes approximately 40% of the state's agricultural GDP, dominating the production of milk, tobacco, and bananas. However, the sector faces demographic challenges due to an aging farmer population.

Parallel concerns regarding the expansion of soybean cultivation have emerged, specifically regarding the use of hormonal herbicides. A study by ConceVitis-RS and UFRGS estimates that herbicide drift caused approximately R$ 210 million in economic losses to grape production between 2018 and 2025. These losses stem from lost harvests, increased management costs, and the premature need to renew vineyards due to plant deformities and reduced productivity. At least 700 hectares of vineyards have been affected across various production hubs. Projections indicate that continued herbicide issues could result in an additional R$ 150.1 million in losses over the next five years.

Additionally, the state has concluded wheat planting for the upcoming season with a projected area of 814,220 hectares, marking a 30.18% decrease compared to 2025. This decline is attributed to low cereal prices and producer concerns regarding crop quality and productivity linked to El Niño weather patterns. While productive potential remains within initial expectations, high humidity levels have increased the risk of diseases such as leaf spot and gibberella.

Entities

Rio Grande do Sul · IFRS Campus Bento Gonçalves · ConceVitis-RS · UFRGS · Seapi

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul grape production faces R$ 210 million loss from herbicide drift

    Herbicide drift in Rio Grande do Sul has caused an estimated R$ 210 million in economic losses to grape production between 2018 and 2025, according to a study by ConceVitis-RS and UFRGS.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Herbicide drift causes R$ 210 million loss to Rio Grande do Sul viticulture

    A study reports that herbicide drift caused an estimated R$ 210 million in losses to Rio Grande do Sul's viticulture industry between 2018 and 2025, with further losses projected.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Family farms generate 40% of Rio Grande do Sul's agri GDP amid soy herbicide threat to vineyards

    Family farms produce 40% of Rio Grande do Sul's agri GDP while soy herbicide drift harms vineyards, damaging 4,000 ha and costing R$350 million.

Sources

eaemaq.com.br · globorural.globo.com · miriamcaravaggio.com.br · spacemoney.com.br

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