Goodbye to avocado crops in Spain?

Avocados, considered a superfood for their high nutritional value, could face an uncertain future due to the impact of climate change. This tropical crop, which requires specific temperature and water conditions, is experiencing severe difficulties in key production regions of Spain such as Malaga and Granada. Climate stability is crucial for avocado growth, as they need temperatures between -2°C and 38°C to thrive. Heat waves and unusually cold winters are already affecting productivity. According to studies, prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, even for a few hours, can damage trees, reducing their ability to protect fruits and reducing harvests. The water crisis exacerbates the problem, especially in areas such as the Axarquía, where intensive avocado cultivation is overexploiting water resources. According to a report by Ecologistas en Acción, producing a single avocado requires more than 350 litres of water, an unsustainable figure in regions with increasingly scarce ...