Strawberry Harvest Declines Due to Weather Conditions

Germany experienced a notable decline in the strawberry harvest for the year 2024, with a report indicating a 10.6% decrease in yield primarily due to adverse weather conditions, including frost during the blooming season followed by dry conditions in spring and excessive rain during the harvesting period. The total strawberry harvest dropped to approximately 37,000 tons over an area of 9,200 hectares. The cultivation of raspberries is increasingly moving to greenhouse settings, which have shown to be effective against climate fluctuations.