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Melons : 2012 production up
France
Wednesday 27 June 2012
MD
French production of melons should increase by 5% despite a slight drop in surfaces.
Increased production of melons is expected in France despite a slight drop in areas planted.
Agreste, a service of the Ministry of Agriculture, anticipates 2012 production will be higher than last year. Agreste estimates domestic production at 283,500 tons, up 5%. Surfaces however are down 1% to 14,600
ha.
Rain and cold, have shifted the timetable for producing by 2 to 3 weeks. The first French melons come from the Southeast and demand is low without summer heat. Volumes are expected to come in July.
Rain and cold, have shifted the timetable for producing by 2 to 3 weeks. The first French melons come from the Southeast and demand is low without summer heat. Volumes are expected to come in July.
source : agreste
