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

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

"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

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

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

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.

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

Hungarian apricot exports restricted. There is one reason
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

Assisted cherry pollination in Chile part of smart solutions now expanding to Europe
Hard times call for smart solutions. This includes assisted pollination of cherries and kiwi fruit as well as portable anti-frost machines. These are just some of the solutions that Chile’s

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

Fertilisation of raspberries after frost
Prevalent low temperatures in recent weeks with frequent frosts recorded practically all over the country necessitated the protection of raspberries by covering them with agro-textile fleece or

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

Rain and hail is causing damage and no peace in Emilia Romagna
On Friday 12 May 2023 huge parts of Emilia Romagna were again jolted by excessive rainfall. And if that was not enough, hail also hit the area of Bologna, Forlì and Cesena, damaging vegetables

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.