What is the current state of almond production in Portugal?

Portugal Nuts, in collaboration with the National Center for Dried Fruit Competence (CNCFS), published the second edition of “PortugAlmond Info”, which disseminates the most recent information on the almond crop cycle in the most important productive regions of the country: Trás -os-Montes, Beira Interior, Ribatejo, Alentejo and Algarve. The analysis was based on information collected from members of organizations in the sector and was carried out at the end of flowering of the crops. In general, the bulletin states that, compared to the average of recent campaigns, the Trás-os-Montes region records a decline in production potential. Beira Interior remains stable and Ribatejo, Alentejo and Algarve registered an increase in production potential. Regarding the general state of crop development, the bulletin states that, followed by abundant flowering, there were periods of low temperatures, instability, strong winds and intense precipitation that “interfered with this phase of ...