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

"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

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

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

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

Lower apricot exports from Hungary to rest of Europe due to frost damage
Hungary’s 2023 apricot export season, set to start next month, will see lower volumes sent to the rest of Europe due to widespread frost damage during spring. Last year producers and exporters

Cold weather is bad news for Polish soft fruit
The cold weather in Poland will have an impact on the soft fruit production, says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Polish fruit exporter Fruit-Group: “This year we have a cold spring in

Frost losses in Ukrainian fruit plantations
Frosts made their presence known on the night of 11-12 May, growers in some central regions of Ukraine (notably Cherkassy and Vinnytsia regions) reported another drop in temperatures below zero.

Ukrainian berry season 2023: another frost challenge
In early May EastFruit reported of late April frosts’ aftermaths for the Ukrainian fruit and berry business. As reported, there were short frosts in the northern regions of Ukraine with

Strawberries are blooming, but ... there are already serious problems!
Lustration, lustration and more lustration. This is what rational protection of all crops should be based on, including, of course, strawberries. Together with Michał Malicki and Magdalena

Ukrainian berry season 2023. Another frosts challenge
In early May EastFruit reported of late April frosts’ aftermaths for the Ukrainian fruit and berry business. As reported, there were short frosts in the northern regions of Ukraine with

"Despite the high risk of frost, we will harvest our first marketable apricot crop this year"
For a long time, stone fruits such as apricots, nectarines and peaches were regarded as imported goods par excellence. But after the first, successful cultivation trials in southern Germany, the

Serbia expects 15% production increase for 2023 blueberry season
Serbia’s blueberry industry is hopeful and expects a positive 2023 blueberry harvest season, that starts next month (June), with a 15% production increase predicted. This follows a spring with

How to help raspberries after the cold season?
Raspberry plantations are in varying condition. Cold weather and locally occurring frosts, are disrupting the normal course of vegetation. In places, frost can be seen on shoots and buds. It is

Severe frost damaged apricot orchards in Hungary
At the beginning of April, frosts of between minus 3 and minus 8°C were recorded in Hungarian apricot orchards. There were also reports of cold temperatures during the relatively early flowering

"We hear that Hungary and also Austria are experiencing frost damage to apricots and plums"
Like pretty much the entire fruit and vegetable sector, the Balkan countries were also affected by the negative impact of the war, Anneliese Vollweiler, Managing Director of Anevo Trading GmbH,

“Greek products end up at the European market as Italian or Romanian”
Thanks to great weather, Greece will have a large production of cherries this year, says Theodorou Kostas, owner of Theodorou Fruits: “This year, we are expecting big volumes of cherries in

Water shortage drives up fruit and vegetable prices in Spain
Prices of Spanish fresh pulses and vegetables in March this year were 27.8% higher than they were a year previously and 5.7% above the previous month’s level. As for fresh fruit, although there

Another night with frost. There are first degree warnings for the whole of Poland
IMGW has issued first degree warnings for minus temperatures on the night of 30 April to 1 May for the whole of Poland. It could be as low as -5 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country near

This is not the end of the frosts. Warnings for the coming nights!
IMGW plans to issue first degree frost warnings on Sunday. First degree frost warnings may be issued across the country on Sunday. On Monday we will get a break from the weather hazards. But

The European apricot production is recovering
The traditional medFEL crop predictions were revealed this morning. 2021 was a catastrophic year for the European apricots due to the frost that affected all production basins and caused

More than 80% of vineyards died from winter frosts in the Hisar Valley (Tajikistan)
The consequences of severe January frosts for vineyards in Tajikistan became known in mid-April 2023. As Asia-Plus writes, the vineyards of the Hisar Valley suffered the most, and the frosts

Fruit grower: but who made you do it?
Fruit growers, particularly those in Emilia Romagna, are licking their wounds again this year after the late frosts that mowed down the future harvests of entire farms. Yet another low blow that