Portugal: Good expectations for the cherry campaign

Published 2021년 6월 21일

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The agricultural forecasts for May 31 predict a significant increase in cherry and peach productivity, with cherry yield tripling that of 2020, and peach yield nearly reaching the five-year average. While the initial expectations for autumn/winter cereals were not fully confirmed, there are forecasts of increased productivity in soft wheat, barley, and oats. However, no increase in area is expected for corn for grain or potatoes. Despite some delays, favorable weather conditions have supported the development of dryland pastures and forages, meeting the food needs of livestock. In the tomato industry, the planted area is expected to increase by 20% due to a rise in the price paid to the producer. However, there is an estimated 5% decrease in the sown area for sunflower compared to 2020.

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Source: INE The agricultural forecasts, on May 31, point to a very positive cherry season which, despite some difficulties in the earlier varieties, should reach a unit yield above 3.7 tons per hectare, triple that achieved in 2020. A peach productivity will also increase to levels close to the five-year average. As for autumn/winter cereals, initial expectations were not fully confirmed, although there are still forecasts of increased productivity in soft wheat, barley and oats (+5%) and maintenance in durum wheat, triticale and rye. The installation of spring/summer crops took place without any incidents. In rice, with the possibility of using the seedbeds that had not been sown in the previous campaign due to the intervention works in the hydro-agricultural development of the Sado Valley, it is estimated that the sown area will regain 29,000 hectares. In corn for grain, and despite the significant increase in prices on the international market, no increase in area is foreseen ...

Source: Confagri