The big crisis in the greenhouse sector causing production will be less in Finland

Published 2022년 10월 27일

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Finland's greenhouse tomato production is set to be reduced by half and cucumber cultivation by 10-20% due to high energy costs. The country, which has nearly 400 hectares of greenhouses, primarily in Närpes, is experiencing its biggest crisis in the sector. The largest tomato producer in the country will suspend production, resulting in an estimated oversupply and low prices during the summer of 2023.
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According to Sweden Postsen, the production of greenhouse tomatoes in Finland will be halved and the cultivation of cucumbers by 10-20% due to high energy costs. There is already talk of the biggest crisis in this sector. Finland has nearly 400 hectares of greenhouses and grows most of its tomatoes and cucumbers in Närpes. One of the companies that will take a break in production is Finland's largest tomato producer, which produces around 7.5 million kilograms of tomatoes annually on nearly 9 hectares. The consequences extend beyond the winter season. The Finnish agricultural sector also fears that there will be overproduction in the ...
Source: Sady Ogrody

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