The president of the National Garlic Sector, Miguel del Pino, together with the main growers of the province, analysed the development of garlic marketing last season, as well as the prospects for the next one. And although Miguel del Pino acknowledged that "it is still early to give an accurate estimate of the acreage planted with garlic in the province," the sector expects it to be "similar or somewhat lower than that of the previous season," when about 2,400 hectares were cultivated.
"It seems that the acreage devoted to purple garlic will fall slightly due to the scarcity of water, and there has also been a somewhat lower number of hectares planted with the Spring variety," acknowledged the president of the sector who, however, highlighted the stability in the markets, with sales going "at a normal pace and prices remaining generally stable."
The meeting held in Cordoba was attended by the manager of the Irrigation Community of Genil-Cabra, José Berlanga, who reported on the current state of irrigation due to the "great concern that exists because of the lack of rainfall."
Source: diariodecordoba.com
