Vip mountain cherry harvest kicks off
The VIP mountain cherry harvest is starting in the Vinschgau Valley. It will start this week and is expected to last until mid-August. The production, thanks to the favourable climatic conditions

Czech Republic: Lowest fruit harvest in years expected
The Czech fruit harvest is expected to fall by 24 % this year compared to last year to a below-average 125,157 tonnes. This is the lowest harvest in six years. Compared to the average harvest of

Immediate compensation requested for the 2023 frost in Emilia-Romagna
"In addition to the Region's commitment, however, we have an absolute need for national compensation to be guaranteed, as quickly as possible, to the businesses in Emilia-Romagna affected by the

Wind and hail devastate the Bologna area
The little that had been saved from spring frost and the May floods was finally destroyed within a few minutes. Monday afternoon's violent thunderstorm hit Bologna's agriculture hard: hail, wind

Chile updates citrus export estimates for the 2023 season
The ASOEX Citrus Committee has issued a new estimate for June's citrus export volumes, following the impact of frost and the recent rains. In this new estimate, shipments are expected to have

"35% fewer Dutch and Belgian cherries expected"
For two weeks now, tasty cherries have been back in farm stalls along country roads in the Netherlands. "They're of outstanding quality this year, but there are fewer kilos. That's due to frost

No peace for Romagna as a hailstorm damages hundreds of hectares
First the frost, then the excessive rain and then the flood... only hail was missing, and it hit the Romagna area on Jun 23rd, causing considerable damage between Ravenna and Cesena. Click here

Frosts have affected blueberry plantations. In places, 60 per cent losses
Frosts in blueberry plantations in early June caused significant losses on some farms, in places up to 60%. -The winter frost had a limited negative impact on blueberry buds, causing damage only

Frosts have affected blueberry plantations. Losses of up to 60 per cent in places
Frosts in blueberry plantations in early June caused significant losses on some farms, in places up to 60%. -The winter frost had a limited negative impact on blueberry buds, causing damage only

Chilean avocado and citrus industry impacted by severe frost
This year’s winter has come to bite hard in Chile as sub-zero temperatures of between -6 and -10 degrees, described as a polar freeze, touched large parts of production areas affecting avocado

Alanar prepares for start of Turkish cherry season
Having started the year with weather problems that proved disastrous for Turkish apricots, producer-exporter Alanar is grateful that its cherries appear to be untouched by inclement conditions, at

Emilia Romagna, 20 million for flood and frost prevention
The Emilia-Romagna Region is putting forward a proposal that will be discussed at the Monitoring Committee meeting on 19 June. These are immediately available resources that come from the

Polish apples are doing well in India
The spring frosts did not have an effect on the Polish apple production. According to Mohamed Marawan, owner of Polish apple exporter Sarafruit, this means that volumes will be similar to last

When to plant raspberries and what to do to make them fruit well?
Harvesting raspberries is a popular fruit. When to plant them and how to care for them? We suggest. Palmberries root shallowly and are therefore unsuitable for soils that are low in water or

2023 French plum production back to normal levels?
The past two years were particularly difficult for the plum sector, which was severely impacted by the frost. For the 2023 season, however, the harvest seems to be back to normal levels. “In

Disaster in blackcurrant plantations. Frost and drought to blame
Author: Krystyna Zagórska 12 June 2023 10:05 This could be one of the most difficult seasons for blackcurrant producers. First the plantations were hit hard by spring frosts, now the crop is

When to plant raspberries and what to do to make them fruitful?
Harvesting raspberries is a popular fruit. When to plant them and how to care for them? We suggest. Palmberries root shallowly and are therefore unsuitable for soils that are low in water or

Frost damage to crops. Losses of 10 million euros
The Latvian Union of Agricultural Cooperatives has summarised information on the situation in crop production due to the impact of spring frosts on fruit and berry orchards. It was estimated that

Frosts destroyed orchards and berries. Losses of 10 million euros
The Latvian Union of Agricultural Cooperatives has summarised information on the situation in crop production due to the impact of spring frosts on fruit and berry orchards. It was estimated that

Alerts for 13 provinces. Temperatures may drop to -3 deg C
IMGW warns of frost. Yellow alerts are in force in 13 provinces. Temperatures at ground level may drop to -3 degrees C at ground level. For many species, these are temperatures that could damage

Netherlands: Lower cherry harvest expected due to early frost
Night frosts and unfavourable weather conditions in the flowering phase have led to a disappointing cherry harvest in many areas this year, according to the Dutch fruit growers' association

IMGW: Wednesday bright, night finally frost-free
Wednesday promises to be calm in the weather, without rain and warm, with maximum temperatures of up to 25 degrees Celsius in the west of the country. The coming night, IMGW synoptician Dorota

Stone fruit, Romagna in the corner does not scare
Romagna was overwhelmed by the flood a couple of weeks ago, after the frost had already severely compromised fruit production, and the scars on the production world will be slow to disappear.

The bad weather has affected vegetable yields
This is truly a bad year for Emilia-Romagna: first there was the drought, then the frost followed by the excessive rain and hail and, finally, the flood. "The bad weather that hit the heart of our

Frost limits Hungarian apricot exports
This year's Hungarian apricot export season will be much more difficult than last year. There were three severe frosts in the spring, which is the main reason for lower volumes. Hungarian apricot