Turn to horticulture and trees, the Dutch say, workers will come from Ukraine

Cotton Fruit

Fruits

Innovation & Technology

Published Mar 15, 2024

Tridge summary

Dutch company HVA has suggested a transition from cotton and corn to fruit and vegetable farming in Thessaly, citing less water and land requirements and higher income potential. Many local farmers have already adopted horticulture, with industrial tomato cultivation being notably successful. HVA proposes using the E75 highway for transporting produce to major cities and recruiting seasonal Eastern European migrants for labor. The company also advocates for more greenhouse farming and tree planting to combat soil erosion and climate change.

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Original content

A shift from cotton and corn to the cultivation of fruit and vegetables is requested by the Dutch for Thessaly. The cultivation of vegetables and fruits lends itself well to the region, they argue. Specifically, in the study (MasterPlan), prepared by the Dutch company HVA, a coordinated change of crops is proposed, from low value and high water requirements (cotton and corn) to horticultural and fruit crops, which require less water and area, while at the same time having a higher value generating more income for producers. And they add that already many farmers in Thessaly have turned to horticultural production, while giving the example of industrial tomato cultivation, which is proving effective in managing large volumes of harvest in a short period of time. Horticultural producers in Thessaly should focus on selling their products by taking advantage of the E75 highway, which provides an excellent transport route for the efficient delivery of fresh produce to the markets of ...

Source: Agrotypos