Cruciferous crops are threatened by high costs and drought, a shortage is not ruled out in Spain

Published 2022년 9월 25일

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The winter horticultural campaign in Seville is facing challenges due to drought and high production costs, with crops such as artichoke seeing a significant reduction in area. The drought and increased costs are expected to result in economic damage and potentially lead to shortages of cruciferous vegetables. The situation is further complicated by the need to pass costs on to intermediaries and distribution, and the need for decent prices at origin. There is also concern about the impact of high temperatures on crop nutrient assimilation and the potential for reduced production. Additionally, the season is expected to see a shift in market direction, with 20% of fresh production and 80% of industrial production expected to go to the European market.

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The winter horticultural campaign begins in the province of Seville marked by drought and high production costs. The artichoke, a crop that was gaining ground in the province thanks to the great demand and the predetermined prices it quotes, has seen its area reduced from 60 hectares to only 14. As is already happening with other crops, many farmers in Seville have been forced to plant cruciferous plants in other provinces with greater water supplies. Cruciferae belong to the Asteraceae family, the same as the sunflower, lettuce or thistle. Its origin is in Southwest Asia, although North Africa is also spoken of. Cauliflower, cabbage, kale or broccoli are common cruciferous crops in the Lower Guadalquivir. BROCCOLI AND CHLORIFLOWER ARE VERY AFFECTED BY HIGH TEMPERATURES Andalusian broccoli and cauliflower producers assure that the current 2022 campaign will be one of the most complex they have experienced in years. The damage to the crop due to the drought, together with the ...

Source: Agroinformacion