Lower temperatures in Egypt will improve the production of onions and garlic

Published Nov 14, 2022

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Cooler temperatures in Egypt are promoting the production of red onions and garlic, with stable volume levels expected in January. Despite rising costs, Tomna Manufacturing Company has managed to maintain the same planted area as last year. However, some Egyptian producers may reduce crop area by 70% due to high energy costs and devaluation of the Egyptian pound. Harvesting is expected in January 2023. The 'Association of Garlic Producers of Ukraine' and the 'Egyptian Association of Onions and Garlic' have also signed a memorandum of cooperation, with the Ukrainian association offering to source garlic and onions from Egypt, Poland, and the Netherlands.

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Cooler temperatures in Egypt at the end of the year encourage red onion and garlic production, AgroTimes reports citing FreshPlaza. “While it is difficult to comment on volumes before the actual harvest in January, we expect volume levels to be stable. We were able to maintain the same planted area as last year despite rising costs,” said Ralph Nakal, spokesman for Tomna Manufacturing Company. According to him, due to the rising cost of energy and the devaluation of the Egyptian pound, some Egyptian producers will reduce the area under crops by 70%. Harvesting of the next crop of garlic and red onions in Egypt will take place from January 2023. Recall that in October of this year, the "Association of Garlic Producers of Ukraine" and the "Egyptian Association of Onions and Garlic" signed a memorandum of cooperation. After a business trip to Egypt, the head of the Association of Garlic Producers of Ukraine, Yulianna Mussa, suggested that everyone interested in the supply ...

Source: Eastfruit