Greeks eradicate lavender for two other crops

Published 2024년 3월 31일

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Greek farmers, grappling with challenges such as unfavorable weather and weak market demand, are exploring alternatives to traditional crops like lavender, considering more stable options like mountain tea and oregano. High production costs and the pandemic's impact have led to a downturn in production, with the absence of state support plans exacerbating the situation. As a result, farmers are reevaluating their crop choices, with some looking towards foreign markets for their high-quality products. The upcoming Common Agricultural Policy, focusing on organic crops, is eagerly awaited for guidance.
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Unfavorable weather conditions combined with weak market demand deter Greek farmers from expanding their areas with aromatic and medicinal plants. Some of them even decide to eradicate lavender in favor of crops for which there is a higher demand - for example, mountain tea and oregano, writes Ypaithros. After the purple boom: A family company continues to bet on lavender honey and aromatic products For Haralambos Vlahos, a producer of aromatic and medicinal plants from Livonia, it is difficult to predict at the moment. He cultivates several acres with different species, among which lavender dominates. Due to weak demand in the market, prices fall and this makes him look for alternatives. We sell organically produced lavender essential oil at prices of 30-40 euros per kg. Conventional production prices are even lower. Production costs skyrocketed, as a result of which production remained in recession even after the pandemic, which for us had negative results, says Vlahos. The ...
Source: Agri

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