Sultanas: still worried

March 12, 2024 at 11:29 AM , Der AUDITOR
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MANISA. As Ramadan has started trading is largely subdued for sultanas in Turkey at present. The current prices and limited supplies may very well prolong this situation.

No frost

Relief was palpable after the forecasted night frosts failed to materialise over the weekend. Temperatures, instead, remained just above freezing and even climbed at the start of the week. Daytime temperatures should rise to 15-20C (59-68F) and night-time temperatures to 7-10C ( 44-50F) this week. As the fruit trees started to bloom one to two weeks prematurely producers and traders are very much worried that frost may strike. Heavy rains and hailstorms may also cause considerable damage until the end of May. Preparations for the new season are underway in

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