Spain: This year’s citrus campaign will bring good news for Andalusia and its farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Government, led by Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, has announced positive forecasts for the new Andalusian citrus season. The region, which accounts for 38.8% of Spain's estimated citrus production for the 2024/2025 campaign, is expected to produce over 2.2 million tons, marking a 19.2% increase from the previous campaign. This surge is largely due to significant rainfall and increased irrigation supplies, contributing to relaxed restrictions and favorable crop health. Additionally, the region has seen minimal pest and disease issues, thanks to collaborative efforts with the Andalusian citrus sector and the implementation of surveillance plans. Provinces like Seville, Huelva, Córdoba, and Almería are primary contributors to Andalusia's citrus production, with orange varieties dominating. This optimistic outlook underscores Andalusia's importance as a citrus benchmark amidst competitive tropical sectors.

From the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Government, its head, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, confirms the good harvest forecasts for the new Andalusian citrus season. The second autonomous community in production, with 38.8% of the estimated Spanish production for this 2024/2025 campaign, continues to be a citrus benchmark despite competition from other sectors such as tropical ones. As Fernández-Pacheco points out, "the cultivation of oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit are hallmarks of Andalusia's agricultural culture, especially in provinces such as Seville, Huelva and Córdoba." Valencia Fruits. In September, the Ministry of Agriculture presented the citrus figures for the 2024-2025 campaign. What is the ministry's first reading of these figures? Ramón Fernández-Pacheco. If we can be sure of anything in the field, it is that this year's citrus campaign will bring good news for Andalusia and its farmers. The figures for the ...