Dates: 30% decline in production?

September 17, 2024 at 11:24 AM , Der AUDITOR
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TEHRAN. Suppliers are hitting the alarm bells in Iran. Some claim that this year’s crop size will be 30% smaller for dates.

Water is crucial

Date palm trees are highly resistant to extreme heat and thrive in arid and semi-arid regions. Irrigation improves their resilience. Yet, water shortages exacerbated by illegal wells and general mismanagement repeatedly hit the headlines in Iran, which is also suffering from prolonged periods of drought. Contrary to this, the country was hit with heavy rains and flash flooding in April and May, whereas above-normal temperatures were recorded throughout the summer. In August, the government ordered a surprise heat shutdown, despite temperatures not r

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