Morocco: cold wave has had limited impact on produce exports

Tholen - The Moroccan minister of agriculture has confirmed the cold wave at the beginning of this year has had no substantial negative consequences for the fresh produce exports. According to the minister the total exports of early fruits and vegetables amounted 358 K tons at the end of March 2005, in comparison to 349 K during the same period in 2004.

The total volume of citrus exported reached 355 K tons at the end of March 2005, representing an increase of 17% comparing to the same period in 2004. The damage to the crops varies greatly depending on the crop and region, but has impacted an area of 217K ha in total.

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