Spain: Upward forecasts for the almond campaign in Granada

Published Sep 16, 2024

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A dozen almond cooperatives in Granada have begun their harvesting season with an expected growth of over 30% compared to last year, despite previous drought-related challenges. The impact of a feared wasp plague has been minimal, though water scarcity has reduced almond yield per kilo. While conventional almond prices are stable, organic almond prices have risen. The Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Granada-FAECA highlights the importance of consuming high-quality Spanish almonds over imports, primarily from California. Granada, Spain's top almond-producing province, produced 130,000 tons last year, with 40% of the area dedicated to organic almonds. Most exports are in grain form, with Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands as key importers.

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A dozen Granada almond cooperatives have begun the harvesting campaign with good prospects and a forecast of growth of more than 30% compared to last year. The sector, which had had several campaigns with negative results mainly due to the drought, is confident that when the season ends the numbers will allow the farms to maintain their profitability. In addition, the feared wasp plague has not had the impact that was expected. Although, according to producers, the campaign is progressing at a good pace, a reduction in the yield offered by a kilo of almonds has been detected. This circumstance is also attributed to the lack of water. Regarding the sales process, a maintenance of the price of conventional almonds has been identified, while the price of organic almonds has risen. Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de Granada-FAECA has 12 cooperatives among its members that grow and harvest almonds, of different varieties, although Desmayo and Marcona (early) and Guara, Tuono, Ferragnes ...

Source: Agrodigital