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Lower onion yields expected in Netherlands

Fresh Onion
Netherlands
Published Jun 26, 2022

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Dutch arable farmers sowed fewer onions this year. On the majority of the plots, the turnout after sowing was moderate. According to Agrifim, this means that on average there are a lot fewer plants per hectare, which will certainly affect the hectare yields. During the sowing period, there was already interest from decreasing parties, the onion trade started early this year.

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Cultivation costs are rising due to higher prices for fuel, fertilizer and crop care products, among other things. The cultivation costs of onions have risen sharply, both in the Netherlands and abroad. The result is that arable farmers save on fertilization and that can also lead to lower yields, also abroad. According to ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst
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