"A hailstorm impacted part of our apricot production"
The stone fruit sector has been mainly concerned about the drought for the 2023 campaign. But for Anthony Oboussier, who produces cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines and kiwis in the Drôme department of France, this year’s harvest has been severely impacted by the excess of rainfall.
“Since the beginning of May, we have had between 70 and 80 mm of water, which has
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