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Sultanas: significant rise in temperature expected

March 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM , Der AUDITOR
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MANISA. Further rises in temperature could spell doom for the Turkish sultana crop if the expected night frosts occur at the end of the month. Exports will not be able to keep up with expectations.

Frost remains a risk

With daytime temperatures of around 18°C, it was spring-like warm in the Turkish province of Manisa last week. By the end of the week, it should even be possible to crack the 30-degree mark locally. As a result, the vines are awakening from their winter dormancy and the plants are slowly preparing for the flowering period. However, market players are concerned as the Turkish weather service expects temperatures to plummet towards the end of the month. Depending on the stage of development of the vines, the night frosts could have a negative

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