Agricultural forecasts
Delay in seed-time marks beginning of the crop year
- October 2008
19 November 2008
Summary
On 31 October, early estimates point to a delay in the preliminary field operations concerning the developing of land for ploughing and sowing. In fresh fruit it is foreseen a widespread decline in production with exception of pear. For nuts, production of almonds will decrease 20%, a trend which remains for the last three years. It is expected a good quality for wine and good chances for commercialization due to low production exhibit for the last two years.