Heavy Rains Affected the 2023 Persimmon Season in Spain

The initially promising 2023 Spanish persimmon season has taken a hit due to recent heavy rains in the main production area, Valencia Province. Severe weather conditions, including rain, wind, and hail, have disrupted the campaign, leading to anticipated losses of 20% in planned quantities. Additionally, there is concern about the potential emergence of fungi in the persimmon crop shortly due to the adverse weather.