The DANA causes losses of 40% in the citrus harvest in Catalonia, Spain

The Catalan regions of Baix Ebre and Montsià have recorded significant losses in citrus production due to the effects of the DANA, with an estimated 40% reduction in the harvest and damage to the quality of the fruit reaching up to 100% in some farms. According to the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC), the excess humidity has caused rot in ripe fruit, adding to the fall of fruit to the ground and other damages derived from the storm. The FCAC warned that the high temperatures and humidity of the last few days are aggravating the situation, since they do not favor the quality of the fruit. In addition, the snail plague has skyrocketed, further complicating the losses. It was noted that insurers might not cover these damages, arguing that the fruit, although not marketable, could be considered as harvestable. For this reason, the FCAC asks the Ministry of Agriculture to include the affected municipalities in the support measures for those affected by the ...