The heavy rainfall in Hungary may cause problems for the autumn harvest, affecting the processes of seeding and soil preparation. The average precipitation has been several times higher than the average of many years, according to a statement from the National Association of Agricultural Economics (NAK) on Monday.
The corn, sugar beet and soybean harvests, as well as those of winter crops like wheat or rye, were only just starting, but the potato harvest was at almost 50% and that of sunflowers was at more than 10 percent. The heavy rains can cause great difficulties to continue the process.
Furthermore, the moist conditions favour the spread of fungal diseases, which result in the need for increased protection of the plants.
The amount of rainfall has also affected the late-ripening apple and pear varieties, and grapes risk being affected by powdery mildew.
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