Spain: Winter vegetable production in Elche is expected to fall by 6% this season

Published 2024년 1월 31일

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Elche, Spain is expected to see a 6% decline in winter vegetable production due to high temperatures and lack of rain. The forecasted production is 18,500,000 kg, down from 19,500,000 kg last year. The artichoke crop, particularly the 'Blanca de Tudela' variety, is most affected. However, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, romanesco, cauliflower, cabbage, radish and arugula are seeing increases due to the introduction of new varieties that are more resistant to climate change.

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Spain 01/31/2024 Despite unusually high temperatures and lack of rain, forecasts for winter vegetable production in Elche (Province of Alicante, Valencian Community) anticipate a decline of -6% compared to the previous campaign. According to ASAJA Elche, the production of winter vegetables in Elche is expected to reach 18,500,000 kg, or -6% compared to the 19,500,000 kg of the previous campaign. The emblematic crop, the artichoke, has been affected by bad weather. The traditional variety 'Blanca de Tudela' will not exceed 9,000,000 kilos due to the reduction in the cultivated area to 550 hectares. Consequence of the insecurity of water resources last summer and the coincidence with the planting period. A significant shift towards the hybrid variety is recorded this year. Producers adopt it for its good yield, its resistance to bad weather, its lower water requirement and its resistance to phytopathogens and soil diseases. The drought and the reduction of water coming from the ...

Source: Fructidor