European apricot yields are recovering

Published 2023년 4월 28일

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The article provides an overview of the expected European apricot production for the year 2023, as reported by medFEL. It highlights a decrease in production compared to the previous year, with a total of 503,561 tons, a 7% drop from 2022. The article focuses on the impact of frost and cold temperatures on major producing countries like France and Spain, and the effects of drought in Languedoc-Roussillon. Conversely, Spain is expected to see a recovery with a 52% increase in yield compared to 2022, despite being 16% lower than the 2017/2021 average. Other countries like Greece, Italy, and Italy's specific regions face varying challenges, resulting in changes in yield from the previous year.

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The medFEL crop estimates for apricots were released early this week. The frost that hit all growing areas and caused significant losses made 2021 a disaster year for European apricots. In 2022, the frost was particularly severe, particularly in Spain, the country most affected. This year, European apricot production is likely to be around 503,561 tons, compared to 538,601 tons in 2022, a decrease of 7%. France: 2% increase in yield After two years (2020 and 2021) in which there was a shortage of yield due to frost, last year's harvest was a lot better at 123,000 tons. If there is no frost in 2023, the yield will be around 125,000 tonnes, an increase of 2% compared to 2022 and 16% compared to the 2017/2021 average. Total: 125,662 tons The continued decrease in acreages in France makes it impossible to reach the 150,000 tons yield of the 2017 and 2015. There are also clear concerns about drought and lack of water, especially in Languedoc-Roussillon. Spain: strong recovery after a ...

Source: AGF