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Rice production challenges in Valencia

Overview

Rice producers in the Albufera region of Valencia, Spain, are facing significant agricultural challenges. Initially, the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-Asaja) reported production losses of up to 34% in areas like Cullera due to the ‘cucat’ pest. Technical inspections suggested that current pest control methods, such as pheromone confusion rods, may have failed due to ineffective emission or improper placement.

As the situation progressed, producers warned of a “critical” campaign driven by a combination of the pest resurgence and economic pressures. Farmers are struggling with rising costs for fuel and fertilizers alongside falling market prices, with projections suggesting rice could drop below 0.50 euros per kilogram. There are growing concerns regarding the diminishing availability of authorized substances to combat pests and the lack of effective alternatives provided by administrations.

Entities

Albufera · AVA-ASAJA · Conselleria de Agricultura · Cullera · Ribera Baixa

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Rice producers in Valencia warn of critical campaign

    Rice producers in Valencia, Spain, warn of a critical campaign driven by falling prices, high fuel and fertilizer costs, and the resurgence of the cucat pest, threatening the Albufera ecosystem.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Albufera rice farmers face 34% losses from cucat pest

    AVA-Asaja reports up to 34% rice production losses in Albufera due to the 'cucat' pest, demanding an investigation into ineffective treatments and economic compensation for farmers.

Sources

actualitatvalenciana.com · agropopular.com · apuntmedia.es · lacronicabadajoz.com · larazon.es · moncloa.com · segre.com · valencianews.es · valenciaplaza.com · vinetur.com