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Dried figs: fruit sets are developing well

June 28, 2022 at 4:10 PM, Der AUDITOR
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AYDIN/TEHRAN. In Turkey, the first yield estimates for the coming crop are expected soon. At the same time, drought and unauthorised operations are causing water shortages in Iranian growing regions.

Estimates expected soon

Favourable weather conditions are supporting fruit development in the growing regions and the first fruit set is visible on the fig trees. Apart from local rainfall and cooler temperatures, there have been no exceptional weather events and the first estimates regarding the yield potential of this year's production should be available shortly. The coming months until harvest are of great importance for the actual outcome, in particular weather extremes such as heat, drought or too much rainfall can significantly affect the quantity and qu

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