Netherlands: Water damage for fruits and vegetables seems to be overlooked

Published 2021년 7월 19일

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On July 19, 2021, in Belgium, severe rain and flooding events led to significant agricultural damage, affecting farmers in Limburg and Flanders regions, with 24 and 35 insured reporting losses for Vereinigte Hagel. The incident impacted both arable farming and field vegetables, causing issues such as leaf damage and discoloration. Despite the challenges, the supply of protected cherries remains secure. However, uncovered fruits like cherries and strawberries have suffered from cracks and fungal infections. The Limburg interest group LLTB and agriculture minister Schouten are still assessing the extent of the damage, as water levels remain high. In the Voer region, Vilt reports that half of the cherry harvest may have been lost due to the extreme weather conditions. Farmers are now focused on preventing oxygen deficiency and need to drain the excess water as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

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According to Jan Schreuder, director of insurer Vereinigte Hagel, 24 insured from Limburg and 35 insured from Flanders had reported damage as a result of rain and flooding on Monday morning, 19 July. Schreuder was unable to make a distinction between arable farming and field vegetables. From 19 July, Vereinigte Hagel's appraisers will be on the road for a first assessment of the damage. According to growers' organization Fossa Eugenia, the rain in particular has left its mark, such as damage to leafy crops due to leaf breakage and vein discoloration. Supply of protected cherries is not at risk There are no towering problems at the South Limburg fruit auction either. “Most fruit companies are a bit higher; the real problems arose in the valleys,” said spokesman Robert Weusten. According to him, the supply of cherries grown under protection continues. The wet weather has often been disastrous for uncovered cherries and strawberries, due to fruit cracks and fungi. For top fruit, ...

Source: Groenten & Fruit