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Italy: Rain and hail affects potato and onion crop

The hailstorm that hit the Bologna area last week affected potato and onion crops in particular.

According to a few producers in the Ozzano Emilia area, the leaves of potato plants were heavily damaged and the senescence phase quickened. In Sesto Imolese there was a lot of wind and heavy rain, but losses should not surpass 5%.

The situation is much different for onions. Leaves were almost destroyed and if water managed to enter, there's the risk of bacteriosis. It all depends also on the variety, as early onions are more likely to suffer than winter ones, as the latter are harvested in early July.

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