포르투갈 신선 사과 수출 시장 (11월, 2022)

The pear and apple contact group from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal met in Bolzano, Italy, to discuss issues within the sector, including rising production costs and the proposal for a Regulation on the sustainable use of phytosanitary products. The meeting highlighted the significant impact of increased costs on community farms, with Spain experiencing a 40% rise in apple production costs due to labor and energy expenses. The group also convened to address concerns about the proposed Regulation, which aims for a 50% reduction in pesticide use and a 20% reduction in fertilizer use by 2030, but has not undergone comprehensive analysis for its effects on the productive fabric.