Positive Forecasts for Stone Fruits in Aragon: 630,000 Tons Expected

Published May 27, 2025

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After a spring marked by persistent rains, Aragonese fruit producers are preparing for a stone fruit season with positive prospects. According to the Union of Farmers and Ranchers of Aragon (UAGA-COAG), the region expects a harvest of around 630,000 tonnes, which is 3.5% more than in 2024. This growth is mainly attributed to the abundance of water reserves, which has favored crops such as peaches (estimated at 240,000 tonnes, +6.09%) and nectarines (160,000 tonnes, +8.22%). Not all fruits are equal. Apricot production is expected to drop by 23.25% (to 27,000 tonnes) due to poor fruit set caused by spring rains. Cherries will also experience a decline of 8 to 9%, with an estimated yield between 31,000 and 35,000 tonnes. The campaign will require approximately 20,000 seasonal workers in field work, logistics, and storage. Despite an 8% reduction in cultivated area in recent years, Aragon remains a national leader, producing up to four times more stone fruit than France, according to Óscar Moret, provincial secretary of UAGA Huesca. Nevertheless, the sector faces ongoing challenges: reduction of cultivated area, pressure from investment funds, limited agricultural insurance coverage, and imbalances in the value chain.

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After a spring marked by persistent rains, Aragonese fruit producers are preparing for a stone fruit season with positive prospects. According to the Union of Farmers and Ranchers of Aragon (UAGA-COAG), the region expects a harvest of around 630,000 tons, which is 3.5% more than in 2024. This growth is mainly attributed to the abundance of water reserves, which has favored crops such as peaches (estimated at 240,000 tons, +6.09%) and nectarines (160,000 tons, +8.22%). Not all fruits are in the same situation. Apricot production is expected to drop by 23.25% (to 27,000 tons) due to poor fruit set caused by spring rains. Cherries will also experience a decline of 8 to 9%, with an estimated yield between 31,000 and 35,000 tons. The campaign will require around 20,000 seasonal workers in field work, logistics, and storage. Despite an 8% reduction in cultivated area in recent years, Aragon remains a national ...
Source: Fructidor

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