The rainfall recorded during Christmas week dropped to 67.2 mm (2.7 in) – not what we call a dry spell but significantly less than prior week and well distributed throughout the week. The reduction in precipitation brought a sigh of relief to those regions of the country most affected by the intense rainfall of the previous week. However, the negative effects that this excess of water has caused in the fruit to be harvested is something we have to deal with during the coming weeks. Now more than ever rigorous field sampling and careful selection at packing plant level will be emphasized to prevent quality problems on arrival at the market. It is still too early to determine the extent or severity of the NDF events experienced earlier this month.
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