Israel: Citrus Annual

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Israel’s area planted in citrus in MY 2018/19 is estimated at 17,843 hectares (ha), 957 ha less than the planted area in MY 2017/18. The productive area is 17,000 ha, with the remaining 843 ha being young orchards, which have not yet reached maturity. The total area has decreased mainly due to uprooting easy peeler varieties that are less in demand. Total citrus production in MY 2017/18 was extremely low, compared to the past years and well below 2017 estimates. Post is decreasing production estimates for MY 2017/18 for all citrus varieties. Production is expected to return to normal levels in MY 2018/19. 

Israel: Citrus Annual

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