Switzerland expects 2024 apple and pear harvests to be higher than 2023

Published 2024년 9월 10일

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Switzerland's 2024 fruit harvest forecasts show an increase in apple and pear production compared to the previous year. The apple harvest is expected to reach 103,589 tonnes, a 3% increase from 2023, with Gala apples being the dominant variety. The pear harvest is projected to reach 16,364 tonnes, a 17% increase from 2023, with Beurré Bosc pears being the most common. These forecasts were created using a new AI-supported application called PreApPear, developed in collaboration with Prognosix, the Swiss Fruit Union, and SWISSCOFEL.

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Switzerland 10/09/2024 In Switzerland, the first apples and pears of the season have been harvested. The harvest will reach its peak in mid-September and will last until the end of October. According to the harvest forecasts established by Fruit-Union Suisse, the 2024 apple harvest should reach 103,589 tonnes (i.e. +3% compared to 2023) and the 2024 pear harvest should reach 16,364 tonnes (i.e. +17% compared to 2023). The sizes and quality of the fruits are considered excellent. Apples: the Gala variety with 29% of the total volume remains in the lead, ahead of the Golden Delicious with 14% and the Braeburn with 11%. Pears: The Beurré Bosc variety with 34% of the total volume comes out on top, ahead of the Conférence with 25% and the Louise Bonne with 11% as well as the Williams with 11%. This year the harvest forecasts were established for the first time using an ...

Source: Fructidor