Paprika remains the most widely grown vegetable in Almería's greenhouses in Spain

Published 2021년 6월 22일

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The growers' association Asaja-Almería has reported a mixed season for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in the southern Spanish province, with an overall value increase of 5.6% compared to the previous year despite price instability and significant losses in some crops.

With an cultivation area of 32,320 hectares, an increase of 1.2% from the previous year, and a total yield of 3.9 million tons, up by 9.3%, Almería's greenhouses experienced a decline in the cultivation of tomatoes, string and green beans, melons, and watermelons, while paprika, peppers, zucchini, and other crops saw an increase in both acreage and yield.

Despite the increased production and value, the average price remained steady at 46 cents, reflecting the unstable prices and rising production costs, which have led to economic challenges for farms, with some experiencing losses exceeding €75 million due to drops in the value of melons and watermelons.

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Growers' association Asaja-Almería has taken stock of the past fruit and vegetable season in the southern Spanish province. With an area of 12,000 hectares, peppers remain the most widely grown vegetable in Almería's greenhouses. A few years ago, the bell pepper knocked the tomato off the throne, which again this year is declining further in acreage (-7.5%) and value (-8%). String and green beans, melons and watermelons have also lost value in the past season, in contrast to the rest of the crops. Overall, the value of fruit and vegetables from Almería's greenhouses has increased by 5.6% compared to last year. The organization states that prices were not very stable last season and that there were also large differences between the crops. Nearly all products did very well at the beginning of the season, but in the spring prices for crops such as zucchini, melon and watermelon dropped quickly. The season is not over for the last two, but the losses in this segment are already ...

Source: AGF