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"Wine production is expected to decrease by 3% in Portugal compared to last year to 6.5 million hectoliters, which is very close to the average of the last five years", he declared, (IVF)
It is attack of mildew (fungus that grows in the leaves of the vine) and powdery mildew (fungus that grows in all the green tissues of the vine), potentiated by the meteorological conditions verified along the
Forecasts indicate a decline in production in all regions, especially in the regions of Terras da Beira and Terras do Dão, where a drop of more than 20% is expected. Public for email
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On the other hand, although it does not reveal any values, the institute said that in Alentejo, the Algarve and the Azores, a "sustained" increase Is expected due to a "vegetative" development of the vines. in the Douro, a production equivalent to the previous season is expected
"The vegetative cycle of the vines is delayed by two to three weeks, so that the weather conditions in August and September will be decisive in the quantity and quality of the harvest "He concluded.
