Spain: The estimated loss of broccoli harvest due to flooding and frost about 40%

Published 2022년 2월 16일

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Spain is the leading producer and exporter of cauliflower and broccoli in the European Union, with 2020 data showing double the production of Italy and triple that of France. Despite these strong figures, the sector is currently facing challenges due to adverse weather conditions, including frost and river overflowing, leading to a projected total harvest loss of approximately 40%. Despite these challenges, exports remain robust and the domestic market is growing. Fruit y Hortalizas de Fontellas (FHF), a company that has been in operation since the 1940s and focuses on growing cauliflower, broccoli, and other fruits, has recently started organic cultivation and implemented new processes to increase efficiency and sustainability. The company also plans to expand its offices and is actively involved in promoting healthy eating through the +Brócoli association.

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Spain is the largest producer and exporter of cauliflower and broccoli in the European Union. According to FAOSTAT data, the Spanish harvest of both vegetables in 2020 was twice that of Italy and three times that of the French production. The figures for exports are even more impressive: more than half of the broccoli and cauliflower grown in Spain end up on foreign markets, which means that the country exports four times as much product as its direct competitor France. A lot of broccoli from FHF; in the background the snowy Moncayo. The figures show Spain's strength in this vegetable segment, but this year the sector is not having an easy time in many regions due to weather conditions. Navarre does not escape the dance either. "Broccoli is a vegetable that can withstand sudden changes in temperature, but this season the crop has suffered from persistent frost that paralyzes growth. In addition, crops in many fields have also been lost due to the river overflowing its banks. the ...

Source: AGF