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(Agraria.pe) "Avocados continue to gain popularity in Europe, although growth varies by country. Spain is the country where households buy the most avocados per year. Italy is an emerging market that registers growth every year.

The avocado, considered a superfood for its high nutritional value, could face an uncertain future due to the impact of climate change. This tropical crop, which requires specific temperature and water conditions, is experiencing severe difficulties in key production regions of Spain such as Malaga and Granada. Climate stability is crucial for avocado growth, as it needs temperatures between -2°C and 38°C to thrive. Heat waves and unusually cold winters are already affecting productivity. According to studies, prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, even for a few hours, can damage trees, undermining their ability to protect fruits and reducing harvests. The water crisis exacerbates the problem, especially in areas such as the Axarquía, where intensive avocado cultivation is overexploiting water resources. According to a report by Ecologists in Action, producing a single avocado requires more than 35

A significant improvement in the Spanish avocado harvest forecast is expected, with production exceeding 70,000 tonnes