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Sultanas: rain finally arrives

March 14, 2023 at 10:38 AM , Der AUDITOR
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MANISA. Although growers are happy with last week's rains and more rain has been forecast, drought is still an issue for sultanas.

Persistent concerns

Weather conditions are perfect in Manisa as the urgently required rain has finally arrived. Trouble is that the winter has been rather dry and water storage levels have declined sharply giving rise to concerns that there may not be enough water for the vineyards. Much will now depend on weather conditions in spring. If the weather is too dry in the next few weeks production and quality will be impacted. As temperatures are presently, however, normal for this time of year any concerns over the vines coming out of winter dormancy too early have, fo

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