Citrus production has declined in the state of Tamaulipas

The state of Tamaulipas, located in northern Mexico, on the border with the United States, records a decrease in citrus production.

 

 

The president of the Regional Union of Citrus, Javier Ibarra Echartea stressed that harvests reached 400,000 tonnes per year at present. When only 5 years ago the annual orange production was above 600 000 tonnes.

 

 

Involved, the effects of climate change that affect young trees and make them less productive. In addition, another scourge known as the "yellow dragon" whose presence is confirmed in the state and could strongly continue to threaten production. The state has implemented an inspection program for all plants and all the fruits that pass for the presence of these harmful bacteria.

 

 

The next harvest will not exceed 400,000 tonnes.

 

source : at citrus