"Thanks to the characteristics of the soil, the area is perfect for growing vegetables and carrots in particular. They in fact thrive in temperate climates with soft sandy soil. The carrot market had gone through a crisis over the past few years, so much so that many producers had started growing other products. High production costs - over €4,000 per hectare, labor excluded - and land rent were among the causes."
"2018 seems to be more positive. Various elements that occurred in Europe and production areas located outside of the EU led to a limited supply during May-August 2018, so prices started at €0.40-0.45/kg," explained Luigi Mazzoni (in the photo) from Confagricoltura Ferrara.
"The early end of the Sicilian campaign, the 30% reduction of cultivated areas between Venice and Ravenna, the lack of availability of the produce from Spain and France, the delayed production in northern Europe due to the low temperatures in winter and the lack of availability of Israeli carrots in Europe favored an increase in demand for produce from our area, especially from Italian and north-eastern European chains."
"The situation has now gone back to normal (20-25 eurocents), as carrot consumption usually drops in August and September, only to increase again with the colder months."
