Valencian Community: Citrus campaign will be the third with the lowest production this century in Spain

Published Aug 9, 2024

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The Valencian Community's citrus harvest for the 2024-2025 season is projected to see a slight increase of 3%, totaling 2.88 million tons, as per the Unió Llauradora. This is the third-lowest production of the century, down by 10% from the past 25 years, primarily due to severe droughts and extreme weather conditions affecting citrus production. Other factors such as aging trees, cultivation abandonment, and pests are also contributing to the decline. The surface area dedicated to citrus cultivation has decreased by 13% since 2010 and 20% since the end of the 20th century, leading to an orderly supply in the market and expected stable prices despite being higher than in previous campaigns due to the reduced production.

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The first data handled by the Unió Llauradora for the 2024-2024 citrus campaign indicate a slight increase of 3% in the harvest in the Valencian Community. Despite this, it will be the third with the lowest production of this century, mainly as a consequence of the drought. The organization estimates a total production of 2.88 million tons, which is expected to be of good quality, as well as adequate color and juice content. The quantity is slightly above that recorded in the previous campaign - which was the lowest of the 21st century - and in relation to the historical series of the last 25 years it represents a reduction of 10%. In addition, it is the sixth consecutive campaign below the production average of the last quarter of a century. Related news: The first losses due to South African thrips in persimmons in the Valencian Community are quantified The entity explained that the main reasons for these production declines continue to be climatic, with prolonged, adverse ...

Source: MXfruit