In 2019, the report states that over the past five years (2015–2019), the average annual damage increased by 45.5% compared with the period 2010–2014.
The average annual damage to the Israeli horticultural sector in the period 2015–2019. euros, compared with 55.1 million euros for the five-year period before.
According to a report published by the Israeli Natural Gardening Risks Fund (Rope), global warming is already a serious threat to the country's garden crops, and there is no reason for optimism in the coming years, as the situation will only worsen.
In Israel, only 20% of the land is suitable for agriculture. But at the same time, local farmers provide the population with food at 95%.
The figures in the report show that most of the damage in 2019 was caused by rains and storms that swept through Israel during the winter months. The summer heat also led to irreversible loss and widespread damage to young fruit trees, especially in the avocado sector.
Recall that not so long ago in Israel there were heavy rains that flooded the streets of several cities. After this, a strong stream of water flooded the agricultural lands of Palestinian Gaza, and farmers suffered huge losses. Gaza accuses Israel of flooding.
- Seedless avocados entered the UK.
- Cultivation of avocados can cause ecological collapse after 50 years.
- Colombian scientists are experimenting with the structure of avocados.
- Vietnam intends to sell avocados to the United States.
- In Turkey, increasing the production of avocados.
- The British announced a boycott ... avocado.
- New Zealand is shocked by the massive theft of avocados.
