Low temperatures hit strawberry plantations in Spain, Italy, and Greece

Climate change in the southern hemisphere is causing great difficulties for strawberry producers in Spain, Italy and Greece. Frost interrupted fruit ripening. Climatic conditions at the end of last year in Spain, as well as in Italy and Greece were relatively good compared to previous seasons. As a result, strawberries began to bloom earlier than planned. In mid-January, a cold front set in, and night temperatures ...