Drought in the highlands of the Andes will probably result in a threat to 30% of the avocados destined for export, according to Juan Carlos Paredes, president of the Peruvian Association of Avocado Producers.
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According to the report, there are concerns about the production of avocados in these areas due to the lack of rainfall and the absence of dams or reservoirs to guarantee the minimum requirements for irrigation.
Areas such as Ayacucho are already plagued by drought and if the avocado trees do not receive enough water, the fruit size may be smaller than expected. It is not yet possible to determine the scale or extent of the impact, but there are risks as described above, particularly in the Andes.
Growing areas along the Peruvian coast are also troubled by drought, with reservoir levels below historical averages in both the north and south. Peru is expected to receive rainfall in the coming weeks or January, which will hopefully provide some relief from the drought.