Spain: The stone fruit campaign in Extremadura is strongly affected by the rains

Published 2024년 6월 25일

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Recent heavy rains in Extremadura, Spain, have significantly damaged the stone fruit campaign, especially cherry crops to the north of Cáceres, with the 'picota' harvest almost completely lost. The UPA-UCE Extremadura farming organization has criticized recent changes to cherry insurance, leading to fewer policies and lower payouts, and has called for adjustments and more support for producers. The campaign also faces a 40% decrease in plum production due to issues during flowering and fruit set, while peach and nectarine production is expected to remain stable. The organization also emphasizes the need for higher, market-reflective prices for contracts, especially for cherries, and is concerned about the lack of workers for the fruit harvest.

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Spain 06/25/2024 In Spain, the stone fruit campaign in Extremadura is strongly affected by recent rains, with a particularly severe impact on cherries north of Cáceres. The rains at the end of April and beginning of May have already reduced the first cherry harvests, and the latest storms could be decisive, particularly for the 'picota' harvest, which many farmers consider to be almost lost. According to the UPA-UCE Extremadura, the situation is difficult for cherry producers who have been affected for the 2nd consecutive year. The organization is critical of changes to cherry insurance last year, which led to fewer policies being taken out and reduced payouts. In a meeting with Ana Rodríguez, general director of productions and markets of the Ministry of Agriculture, the UPA-UCE requested adjustments in insurance policies and greater support for producers in the region. In other stone fruit crops, a 40% decrease in plum production is observed due to problems during flowering and ...

Source: Fructidor