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Croatia Ministry warns of spreading grapevine disease
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Grapevine Croatia Ministry warns of spreading grapevine disease impact on Croatian viticulture
The Croatian wine industry is facing continues to face significant challenges due to the spread of flavescence dorée, also known as grapevine yellows. This an incurable disease, disease transmitted by the American grapevine leafhopper, has affected 14 counties across the country. leafhopper. Since 2017, the nation has lost 22.3% of its total vineyard area. The impact is especially area, with severe impacts noted in northern and north-western regions like Hrvatsko Zagorje, where some growers have had Zagorje. In response to remove as many as 10,000 infected vines the ongoing threat, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has issued an urgent warning to both professional producers and hobbyists. The Ministry has mandated specific phytosanitary measures to prevent further transmission. The spread is worsened by neglected transmission, including the timely identification and destruction of infected vines and their roots. To control the disease vector, owners are instructed to monitor the American grapevine moth and clear abandoned vineyards that act as breeding grounds for or neglected vineyards. Additionally, the leafhopper. In response, removal of bindweed—which can host the moth—and the use of only certified, healthy planting material are recommended. Symptoms typically emerge in June and become most visible during autumn. White varieties may show irregular yellowing and curling, while red varieties may exhibit premature reddening. Infected clusters often dry up or wither without maturing. The Ministry urges the immediate reporting of Agriculture has allocated €800,000 for mitigation efforts. Furthermore, Krapina-Zagorje County has initiated a program to distribute 25,000 free vine seedlings suspected infections or abandoned vineyards to assist local producers. the State Inspectorate, the Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food, or the Ministry.
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- 2026-10-02 06:15 UTC Croatia Ministry warns of spreading grapevine disease
- 2026-09-26 06:13 UTC Grapevine disease impact on Croatian viticulture
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