Heavy rains take their toll on Peruvian fruit exports

Heavy rains in northern Peru are affecting the harvesting of crops including mangoes, table grapes, avocados and organic bananas.

The intense rainfall brought by Cyclone Yaku could derail the country’s goal of exporting US$10bn of agricultural products in 2023.

Manuel López, a professor at the University of Piura, estimates that total exports may be closer to US$9.5bn,

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