The DANA causes losses of 40% in the citrus harvest in Catalonia, Spain

게시됨 2024년 12월 5일

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The Catalan regions of Baix Ebre and Montsià have suffered a 40% drop in citrus production due to the DANA storm, with some farms experiencing total damage to fruit quality. The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC) blames excess humidity for fruit rot and snail infestations, and notes that insurers may not cover the damages as the fruit is still technically harvestable. The FCAC is calling on the Ministry of Agriculture to include these areas in support measures, as the storm hit during the harvest of key citrus varieties. FCAC citrus cooperatives, which account for 36% of Catalonia's production, are set to meet with the Department of Agriculture to discuss potential support similar to other climate emergencies.

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The Catalan regions of Baix Ebre and Montsià have recorded significant losses in citrus production due to the effects of the DANA, with an estimated 40% reduction in the harvest and damage to the quality of the fruit reaching up to 100% in some farms. According to the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC), the excess humidity has caused rot in ripe fruit, adding to the fall of fruit to the ground and other damages derived from the storm. The FCAC warned that the high temperatures and humidity of the last few days are aggravating the situation, since they do not favor the quality of the fruit. In addition, the snail plague has skyrocketed, further complicating the losses. It was noted that insurers might not cover these damages, arguing that the fruit, although not marketable, could be considered as harvestable. For this reason, the FCAC asks the Ministry of Agriculture to include the affected municipalities in the support measures for those affected by the ...

출처: Agrodigital