The melon and watermelon campaign is facing its central phase with a price drop of over 17%.

The melon and watermelon campaign has entered its central phase of outdoor production with instability and low prices at origin, noting drops of between 17% and 26% weekly due to the accumulation of supply and with concern from producers over the loss of market share. In fact, the melon was quoted in the last available report (week 30) at 33.34 euros/100 kilos and the watermelon at 24.14 euros/100 kilos, according to data consulted by Efeagro. The latest updated data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) place the quotations below the average, especially in the case of the melon (over -17%). Despite the good quality of the product, farmers are concerned about the evolution of the melon and watermelon campaign, which started late due to the rains in March. These precipitations delayed the sowing, later causing the accumulation of product. Good quality, insufficient prices "Climatologically, the watermelon is coming out very good, accompanied by demand, but the ...