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- A more defined tropical “winter” shift in our weather is reported this week –
- 177.9 mm (7.0 inches) of precipitation recorded
- Air and soil temperatures declined
- Heavy cloud cover brings limited solar radiation
- Only soil preparation has been slowed down due weather, all other chores completed in timely fashion.
- In a few weeks we will intensify field sampling to record possible NDF events
- Even with less than perfect climatic conditions, quality improved
- Sugar content at good level and little variance in readings
- External color improved
- Authorities reported a 4.6% increase in Covid cases from prior week