Tomato industry with 2022 campaign guaranteed in Portugal

Even if 2022 is presenting itself with so many doubts and shadows that worry the all agriculture industry, the tomato industry is set and ready to not dive under the average yearly production. Many of the farmers that grow tomato for the industry of concentrated products have their all infrastructures ready and centered on this cultivation and a quick shift to other kind of product is just not possible. It is expected that due to all the external conditions that surround us, contracts may be reviewed and an additional monetary help from government authorities will surely happen as a way of avoiding any ruptures on the supply chain as this is a major exporting industry.
Traditional fresh tomato has seen a slight decrease on the cultivated area during the pandemic but that did not happen on the tomato for concentrate so, even if some farmers say they will be playing “Russian roulette” during 2022, the area should remain the same.