Spanish Agriculture Association forecasts a decrease in lemons

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点击上方蓝字，关注我们 The Spanish agricultural association ASAJA-Murcia estimates that there will be a decrease in both Fino and Verna lemon production. The organization estimates Fino lemons will see a 20% drop and Verna varieties of up to 30%.  The association obtained the data by surveying production fields in the region. The majority of the farmers confirmed a reduction in harvest, mainly driven by climatic adversities, poor irrigation quality, pests and diseases, and reduced crop management due to a lack of profitability in the previous campaign. According to the report, the 2023-24 campaign was disastrous for farmers. Prices dropped far below production costs, averaging between 3 and 9 cents per kilogram for lemons destined for the export market. On the other hand, the association "forecasts a return to normality" in the next campaign. "From ASAJA's perspective, after the 30% reduction we will return to a balance that allows us to meet the entire fresh market demand ………………………………