The frosts at the end of April caused significant losses for many French farmers, according to the French National Association of Apples and Pears. In some areas of the country temperatures fell below 7 degrees Celsius, causing many producers to lose almost all of their crops, stated France Bleu. Some producers have managed to reduce the damage through the use of protection systems, such as heaters, antifreeze towers, and water sprinklers.
Losses vary considerably from one area to another. Experts from the French pome-fruit sector have estimated apple and pear losses at around 10-15 percent, although a more accurate assessment will be made by the middle of June.
However, according to reports, the areas of Normandy and Pays de la Loire were particularly affected by the frost and estimates are they lost 80 to 100 per cent of their harvests.
Source - http://www.freshplaza.com
