Polish fruit growing -and especially the apple industry- is progressing at a rapid pace these days. And this is for a reason, as local farmers will launch Europe's largest harvest this year, according to recently released APA forecasts. The steady development in Poland is also of interest to experts and suppliers from the traditional growing areas of Europe. Last week, at the Warsaw University Technical Day, companies from all over Europe were represented.
Also Raimund Genetti - owner of the company of the same name in South Tyrol and supplier of fertilizers and preservatives - was there to inquire about the current developments.
Structural supportAlso Raimund Genetti - owner of the company of the same name in South Tyrol and supplier of fertilizers and preservatives - was there to inquire about the current developments.
The high quality standard and the lack of harvest pickers shape current fruit production in the third largest cultivation area in the world (behind the US and China). As a result, Bayer, Syngenta and Belchim were represented by a delegation. Orchards have seen a huge boom in structural funding in Poland of up to 90 percent within the last 20 years. Local varieties like the Ligol and the Champion were still marketable until recently: After the EU reiterated the embargo on Russia - at that time one of the most important sales markets - there was a big change in the apple assortment and the 'previous' varieties were replaced by predominantly European standard varieties, it was said in the lecture.
The current fruit industry mainly produces Golden, Red Delicious and Gala as well some novel varieties that are in line with the (west) European market requirements. Fruit growing is therefore largely served by nurseries from Italy and France. "Today, Warsaw University took a big step forward in advising, among other things, on the cooperation with Dutch consultants," says Genetti. "In contrast to the German and South Tyrolean industry, Polish farmers are largely dependent on consultants from individual companies, as a common national policy is missing."
Organic & residue-free
For about 2 years, residue analysis has been a sensitive issue within the Polish industry and there are also currently attempts to expand the supply of organic quality apples at the national level. According to Genetti, there is still some development potential for the Polish and global fruit industry in this area: "Consumers are becoming ever more enlightened and are paying for regional and environmentally friendly fruit. This is also currently evident in China, where demand for organic and residue-free products is rising rapidly. ''
South Tyrolean industry as a pioneer
Genetti ECO has been active in international fruit-growing for about 30 years. It sees itself as a supporter of organic farming. The supplier of high quality crop protectors tries to bring alternative to previously used herbicides on the market. The region of South Tyrol is establishing itself as a pioneer: In 1987, the first protectors were used in this growing area; they have now become the standard in fruit growing today. The company is currently expanding its EUVOC product line (Plant Protection).
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For about 2 years, residue analysis has been a sensitive issue within the Polish industry and there are also currently attempts to expand the supply of organic quality apples at the national level. According to Genetti, there is still some development potential for the Polish and global fruit industry in this area: "Consumers are becoming ever more enlightened and are paying for regional and environmentally friendly fruit. This is also currently evident in China, where demand for organic and residue-free products is rising rapidly. ''
South Tyrolean industry as a pioneer
Genetti ECO has been active in international fruit-growing for about 30 years. It sees itself as a supporter of organic farming. The supplier of high quality crop protectors tries to bring alternative to previously used herbicides on the market. The region of South Tyrol is establishing itself as a pioneer: In 1987, the first protectors were used in this growing area; they have now become the standard in fruit growing today. The company is currently expanding its EUVOC product line (Plant Protection).
For more information:
Genetti ECO GmbH
Inh. Raimund Genetti
Goldeggstr. 2, 39011 Lana