Fruit growers in Europe face unusual cold wave

Published 2024년 5월 3일

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Unexpected colder temperatures during the start of spring across Europe have caused concerns among fruit growers about potential impacts on food supplies. The Balkans, including Croatia and Poland, have experienced below-average temperatures leading to damaging harvests. However, farmers in the Netherlands have implemented strategies such as spraying water on tree buds to protect them from the cold. Heavy snowfall in higher elevations has posed challenges for drivers. Registration is now open for the II EMSEA – National Meeting on Climate Change.

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The start of spring in Europe has been colder than expected and fruit growers are concerned about possible impacts on food supplies. Since mid-April, the Balkans have experienced below-average temperatures resulting in snow and ice, damaging harvests. In Croatia, for example, fruit was destroyed due to the sudden change in temperature. In Poland, frosts of -8ºC affected strawberry plantations. However, farmers in the Netherlands have adopted strategies such as spraying water on tree buds to protect them from the cold. This layer of ice offers some protection, keeping the temperature above freezing. In higher elevations, heavy snowfall has caused ...

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