date:Mar 25, 2019
rting somewhat less this year due to their disappointing production, but are doing well in the domestic market.
Italy: More cooperation needed to make the sector profitable
Around 2.5 million tonnes of pears have been grown in Europe over the last ten years. As the largest European grower, Italy is responsible for more than 35% of that volume. That fruit comes mainly from the Emilia Romagna region. Around 61% of orchards and 68% of the total production correspond to the provinces of Ferrara, Mo