Cultivation costs of Egyptian strawberries doubled

Strawberry growers in Egypt are complaining about unfavorable weather conditions this year, resulting in higher cultivation costs, lower volumes and a change in the choice of strawberry varieties. Emad Mahdy, owner of Al Fayruz Nurseries and consultant specialized in strawberry cultivation, explains this situation. "Under normal conditions, the Egyptian climate is very favorable for strawberry production, but due to the climate change that the country is experiencing, major disturbances and sudden temperature fluctuations affect this production. We see all seasons of the year in one day," says Emad. As a result, it has become necessary to intensify cultivation activities such as fertilization and pest and disease control, says Emad: “We are seeing a proliferation of diseases and pests such as thrips, spider mites, powdery mildew, rotten fruit, rotten roots and nematodes. in the past these diseases and pests occurred at different times of the year and were easy to treat, now they ...