Spain: Frosts reduce the production of PGI Tudela artichokes

The frosts of the past few months throughout the Spanish territory have marked the season for many crops. And the artichoke protected under the PGI Alcachofa de Tudela is not spared either. Specifically, the fact that the frosts occurred at a key moment for this crop suggests that this campaign's production will be reduced by 30% compared to the previous year. The data collected in April indicated a decrease of 50% compared to 2021, in which 1.5 million kilos were certified during the entire fresh campaign. But, in the absence of knowing the final results, the downward forecasts are being confirmed, especially in the plots that were cultivated earlier, while those that delayed cultivation have been able to better weather the cold weather at the beginning of the season. spring. The same has happened with canned artichokes, which, being later, have not been so affected, as reported by the IGP in a note. PGI Artichoke from Tudela During this campaign, 85 farmers have produced Tudela ...