Weather dashed Greek hopes for late cherry varieties

Published May 11, 2025

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Greek cherry growers are facing significant losses due to recent frost, with estimates predicting a 70% decrease in production, potentially impacting both this year's and next year's yields. The frost has damaged around 100% of the cherries in some areas, despite the use of protective measures. The situation is severe in Archangelos, with an expected production of only 30%-40% of the average yield, leading to a shortfall of the region's expected income by over 10 million euros. Farmers are urging the government to take more responsibility and invest in more advanced protective systems as climate change continues to pose challenges. The article also highlights the risks of accelerating cherry production, which can make plants more vulnerable to adverse weather conditions.

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The frosts of the last few weeks have dashed the hopes of most Greek cherry growers. Late varieties have not been spared either. According to experts, the damage is not only on the current growing season, but will also affect next year's yields, reports the Greek website Ypaithros. Frost destroys Denislav Krumov's cherry harvest The damage in my area has reached 100%. In some places, the microclimate has preserved only a certain percentage of the fruit, but with significant losses, says Dionysios Drenos, president of the Agricultural Cooperative of Archangelos Pella. He predicts that production will reach 30%-40% of the average yield. Approximately 6,000-7,000 acres of cherry trees are grown in Archangelos, with yields of over 10,000 tons per year. This cultivation stimulates the interest of young people to engage in the agricultural sector, Drenos adds. Thinking about prices, he estimates that on average they will vary from 1.5 to 3 euros per kilogram, depending on the ...

Source: Agri