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Dried figs: adverse weather conditions

March 5, 2024 at 3:55 PM , Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN. Concerns are being voiced over yields as weather conditions are far from favourable and too dry. The prices for dried figs are still on the rise in Turkey.

Prices continue to rise

Temperatures are far from ideal for the fruit trees in Aydin, Turkey's leading producing area for dried figs, and concerns are being voiced over the potential impact on this year's crop. Although rain is urgently required at this time of year, precipitation remains too low. In addition, the first processors have already run out of stocks and are no longer able to operate this season. The arrival of the new crop is still five to six months away. Others still have sufficient supplies to maintain business as usual. Dried fig quotations range at

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