The DANA touches the heart of the Spanish orange

Published 2024년 11월 6일

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The DANA storm has caused severe damage to the citrus and rice sectors in the Valencian Community, particularly affecting Valencia, a key area for Spanish oranges. The storm has led to significant destruction of citrus crops, with concerns about long-term impacts due to flooding and potential diseases. Many rural infrastructures have been destroyed, resulting in expected losses in marketable production. The citrus campaign, running from September to June, faces challenges as many fruits remain on trees, with key varieties like 'navelina' and clementines at risk. Although the rice sector was less affected due to prior harvesting, some losses occurred in warehouses. Efforts are underway to manage water levels to prevent further damage, especially in the Albufera Natural Park.

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The damage caused by the DANA and the floods will have long-term consequences for the citrus season, hitting the regions of Valencia considered the heart of the Spanish orange market, where for the moment attention to its inhabitants prevails over the assessment of agricultural damage. Citrus and rice, two emblematic crops of the Valencian Community, have been affected by the storm, although in the case of fruit, worse consequences are feared in the fields. Now, the priority of farmers and residents is to “clean, rescue and rescue” in the villages and, in addition, many rural infrastructures are impassable, as explained to Efeagro by sources from agricultural organizations and cooperatives. Citrus and rice, two emblematic crops of the Valencian Community, have been affected by the storm, although in the case of fruit there are fears of worse consequences in the field “It is impossible to evaluate the economic losses in detail, but what we can talk about is thousands of hectares of ...

Source: Valencia Fruits