Climate and pests mark the horticultural campaign in Almería, Spain

The horticultural campaign in Almería is progressing in a situation marked by differences in crops and fluctuations in prices. While crops such as pepper and zucchini have shown positive performance in terms of prices, others such as eggplant and cucumber have registered declines in the market. During the month of October, farmers have continued to face significant challenges. Pests such as Thrips parvispinus and red spider continue to affect the quantity of production. Despite this, some prices have risen, such as pepper and zucchini. When comparing the prices recorded in October with those of the previous year in the same month, we find an upward trend, except for zucchini and cucumber. Pepper has risen from €1.06/kg in 2023 to €1.33/kg in 2024, and tomatoes have also increased from €0.87/kg to €1.24/kg. Zucchini has seen a significant increase, from €0.88/kg to €1.56/kg. Eggplant has gone from €0.47/kg to €0.34/kg, and cucumber has shown a decline, from €1.08/kg to €0.74/kg. ...