November closes with falling prices for these horticultural products in Almería, Spain
Vegetables
Spain
Published Dec 3, 2022
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Asaja recalls that the increase in the price of the shopping basket does not come from the farmer, because together with the consumer they would be the most affected links in the chain. The organization warns that the agricultural sector continues to face prices that are far from offering them a minimum profitability.
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Likewise, according to the data compiled by Asaja-Almería, it has verified a decrease in the prices of several horticultural products in the province, a particularly relevant drop for the pear tomato and red California pepper with a significant drop of 28% in its price, fine zucchini being the hardest hit production with a value of 0.89 cents, 44% less. In fact, if we look at the value of 1.40 euros/kg that it registered in the previous agricultural year during the same period, the fine zucchini experiences a 36% drop in contrast to the year 2021. In this sense, although these three products would be the most affected on the slate in terms of their value, Asaja-Almería highlights a respite for aubergine and cucumber producers. Likewise, although we must be cautious due to the instability that characterizes the previous and current campaigns, the long eggplant experienced an increase in its value that oscillated from 1.06 euros/kg to 1.68 euros/kg during the same period ; like the ...
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