Citrus pests threaten 400,000 European jobs

Published 2023년 6월 12일

Tridge summary

The European Union's citrus sector, particularly in Spain, is under threat from pests and diseases like Huanlongbing (HLB) or 'greening', with concerns around border controls and support for farmers. The Life Vida for Citrus project aims to develop solutions for pest prevention and early detection, highlighting the need for improved plant health measures and tools to combat drought. The sector faces challenges such as competition, low prices, and water scarcity, impacting the generational shift in farming. The EU is strengthening controls on citrus imports from Egypt and has implemented regulations like cold treatment to prevent pests. The sector seeks advancements in gene editing regulation and direct payment support from the EU to address these challenges.

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Original content

The importation of pests is a serious threat to the citrus sector in the European Union (EU) and to the future of the 400,000 jobs it generates, a large part in Spain, the leading European producer and fifth in the world. Representatives of the European Commission (EC) and the agricultural sector have recognized the importance of plant health for citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, lemons or grapefruit), but disagree on the adequacy of border measures and the support that the farmer. These conclusions appear in the Life Vida for Citrus project, with the participation of four countries (Spain, France, Italy and Portugal) and were discussed at the presentation of the initiative in Brussels, on the eve of the EU publishing the decision reinforcing controls on shipments from Egypt. Life Vida for Citrus, coordinated by the agricultural organization Asaja, seeks solutions for the prevention of pests and for their detection, both in the orchard and in the cities, and in fact, among other ...

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