The Italian citrus production expected to fall

Lower than the previous season which had been very high production.

The report Freshfel - Shaffe indicates for Italy a forecast of 2.33 million tons of citrus for the 2014-15 campaign. So -26 % compared to 3.17 million tonnes in the previous season.

For oranges , production is expected to reach 1.36 million tons, or -30% compared to 1.95 million tonnes produced last year. Forecasts vary across regions and varieties / orchards. For Washington Navel and Navel varieties , the expected fall will be between -20 and -30 % for the "red" variety decline could reach -40%.

For lemons , it is expected 290,000 tonnes this year against 412,000 last year , or -30% . For berries, 685,000 tonnes are expected to be -10% this year compared to 760,000 tonnes last season.

source : fresfel shaffe