Freshuelva forecasts for strawberry production

 

Freshhuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of strawberries from Huelva, has given its estimates for the strawberry season 2010-2011.

 The total area includes 8,169 hectares of plantations for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.

 The expected production of strawberries is 245,000 tons, a figure similar to previous seasons. The plantation area is approximately 6,400 hectares, total similar to last season.

 The acreage of raspberries has increased 5% to reach 955 hectares. The planting of mulberry trees fell 15%. The cranberry has increased by 15.6% with 763 hectares. Freshuelva will continue to increase the consumption of berries in the domestic market.

Source: viva huelva