Tridge summary
The Portuguese apple industry has seen positive growth over the past decade, with the introduction of new varieties and increased profitability for producers. However, the Rocha pear, the most popular variety in Portugal, has experienced stabilization or decline due to market complications in Brazil and England. In 2020, apple production is estimated to decrease by 20% due to adverse weather conditions, while pear productivity may drop by 30-40% because of low-quality flower buds and irregular pollination. Despite these challenges, the fruit export values are expected to hit record highs, with the EU and third countries being the primary markets. The industry is confident in its ability to create new markets and adapt to quality and market requirements, particularly with a focus on developing new markets for Rocha pear.
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Original content
If the apple culture has had a positive evolution in terms of production in the last decade, the production of Rocha pear, the most commercialized variety at national level, has stabilized, and is experiencing some difficulties. Agrotec spoke with Domingos dos Santos, president of FNOP, and Gonçalo Andrade, president of Portugal Fresh, about the drop in productivity and export trends. Domingos dos Santos, president of the National Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations (FNOP), reinforces that in recent years, “the evolution of some apple varieties was very good in terms of production, increase in area and profitability for producers ». On the other hand, the engineer points out that the situation of Rocha pear has proved to be "more complicated", because "there was a great increase in production, but the markets to which the product was exported have entered into a more complicated situation, namely Brazil and England, which has caused some difficulties ». ...
Source: Agrotec
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