Netherlands: Lower cherry harvest expected due to early frost
Night frosts and unfavourable weather conditions in the flowering phase have led to a disappointing cherry harvest in many areas this year, according to the Dutch fruit growers' association NFO.
In general, many varieties are flowering well to very well, but not the large-calibre varieties Kordia and Merchant, says Jan Peeters of
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