Guntars Dzerve, agronomist of the model “Augusta zemenes”, mentioned that this yr, because of the excessive warmth, the strawberry harvest is nice, however that strawberries are produced rapidly within the warmth. A lower in temperature may enhance the state of affairs. It’s not but potential to evaluate what the harvest might be as a complete, however “Augusta Strawberries” plans to reap strawberries till October.
Additionally, Zerve identified that pests can multiply within the discipline due to the excessive warmth in the meanwhile. For instance, thrips, which may critically injury the manufacturing capability of strawberries and improve the price. Nevertheless, he harassed that the season has solely simply began and if the farm has irrigation gear, the drought mustn’t harm.
The agronomist identified that the worth of manufacturing depends upon the quantity of native strawberries, provide and demand available in the market. He anticipated that the worth of berries will fall through the lively season this yr, but it surely is not going to be a lot decrease than final yr. The worth of strawberries within the lively season will stay between 3.50 and 5.50 euros per kilogram, however when the lively season ends, the worth of strawberries can even rise.
The representatives of SIA “Mālpils zemenes” acknowledged that strawberries might be produced quicker this yr than in different years, however the measurement of the harvest could also be smaller than final yr. The size of the harvest and the preparation time of strawberries depends upon the warmth. Subsequently, the representatives of “Mālpils zemenu” predict that, because of the warmth, even the late forms of strawberries may begin to be produced two weeks earlier.
Final yr, strawberries had been produced till the start of August, however this yr they may end on the finish of July, representatives of “Mālpils zemenu” anticipated. Often the harvest time is a couple of month, however this yr it could possibly be shorter. Because of the excessive warmth, strawberries can ripen quicker – in about two or three weeks. Additionally, within the warmth, the berries rapidly grow to be crimson and smaller in measurement. In fixed warmth, the seedlings ship out flower heads rapidly, however the berries ripen earlier than they attain their potential measurement.
The representatives of “Mālpils zemenu” expressed that one of many early strawberry forms of the corporate overwintered badly on an space of two hectares, as a result of the seedlings didn’t develop leaves. Subsequently, the seedlings are weaker this yr and there might be fewer berries. Additionally, attributable to early frost and fog, the yield could possibly be decreased by about 10%. If hail hits a strawberry flower, the berry that comes from the affected flower could also be of poor high quality.
Additionally, berries may be broken by long-term rain and fixed warmth, as a result of long-term moisture promotes decay, and long-term warmth – the event of pests, untimely ripening of berries and a lower in high quality.
Representatives of the corporate additionally confirmed that the sweetness of the berry is created by the distinction between heat days and funky nights. For that reason, strawberries grown in Latvia are often sweeter than international berries. Nevertheless, in recent times, the temperature distinction has decreased considerably, the berries are usually not as candy as a number of years in the past.
Additionally, the representatives of the strawberry farm emphasised that there’s a lack of labor in all industries in the meanwhile and that “Mālpils strawberries” aren’t any exception.
Then again, representatives of the farm “Šalmīšu zemenes” expressed that the majority the early strawberry harvest was misplaced after heavy rain and thunderstorms. Unhealthy climate and drought additionally had a damaging impression on the harvest. Farm officers anticipated the late strawberries could possibly be prepared in a couple of week or so. The spring frost affected the late strawberries, however didn’t adversely have an effect on the seedlings.
The supervisor of “Augusta Zemenes” SIA “Mad Nordic”. In 2022, the corporate labored with a turnover of 160,756 euros, which is nineteen.5% greater than the earlier yr, however losses decreased by 58.9% and got here to 1,848 euros, in response to “Firmas.lv” info. Monetary information for the previous yr is just not but obtainable.
The corporate “Mad Nordic” was registered in 2012, and the share capital is 2,800 euros. The one one who has “Mad Nordic” is Iveta Dzerve.
“Mālpils zemenes” labored with a turnover of 618,178 euros in 2022, which was 2.5 occasions greater than the earlier yr, however the firm’s revenue elevated a number of occasions and was 159,024 euros. Monetary information for 2023 is just not but obtainable.
The corporate was registered in 2011, and 60% of its shares belong to Ginta Apsīte, and Santa Kraukle and Edi Kleinberg – 20% every.
2024-06-13 05:22:23
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