The drop was due to weather conditions, especially frost during blossoming. Nevertheless, the latest rains could improve the situation.
"Despite the negative expectations, grades look excellent. However, the sector is still affected by the Russian ban and by duty-free produce from South Africa and other nations."
The manager also reports that it is still too early to talk about prices, "though we must remember that last year in-field prices dropped by up to 7 cents per kg."
"Despite the negative expectations, grades look excellent. However, the sector is still affected by the Russian ban and by duty-free produce from South Africa and other nations."
The manager also reports that it is still too early to talk about prices, "though we must remember that last year in-field prices dropped by up to 7 cents per kg."