WPTC
Feb. 15, 2022Tomate: actualización de cosechas de países del hemisferio sur a Febrero 2022
WPTC have released tomato Crop update as February 2022 for countries located in southern hemisfere.
Argentina
The expectation has been reduced by 10,000 tonnes to 630,000 tonnes after rainfalls with some hails
last week have reduced the harvest forecast. Now, the weather is dry again.
Australia
Weather is currently desirable, however some regions received between 40-90 mm rain at the end of
January, increasing the disease profile in fields. Harvest began this week, with quality and fruit size
very good – Brix around 5.1. Current estimated total (inclusive of Organics and Cherry Tomatoes) is
262,000 payable tonnes.
Chile
The last of the three factories started processing on 7 February, and all factories are now running. The
weather favourable and colour and quality are good. The forecast is maintained at 1,050,000 tonnes
although may be reduced in March depending on water availability.
South Africa
The forecast for the 2022 season is increased slightly to 166,000 tonnes with:
• Western Cape (summer area: 45 000 tonnes (harvest Jan- Apr)
• Limpopo (winter areas): 121 000 tons (harvest May- Sep).
The harvest season commenced one week behind schedule and the out growers also experience a sharp
increase hike in input cost. Pests like “Tuta” and White Fly are currently the main risks drivers.
WPTC/February 2022
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