According to official statistics, the Austrian gardeners in 2016 gathered 84,2 thousand tons fruit and berry product, which is 67% less than the year before.

The most drastic reduction in the gross collection is recorded in the segment of apples is a key culture in the fruit segment Austria. So, the yield of this product in 2016 amounted to 60,8 thousand tons, which is 72% less than in the previous year.

Rather significantly decreased the yields of pears and stone fruits – from 1.5 times to 4.8 thousand and 6.6 thousand tons, respectively.

The amount of fees berries decreased by one-third. In 2016 the Austrian producers managed to collect less than 12 thousand tons of this product.

Such a large loss fruits and berries in households of Austria manufacturers associated with adverse weather conditions. The main crop damage caused spring frosts. It should be noted that due to the bad weather the quality of the fruits and berries that have managed to survive the frosts, is estimated by market participants as quite low.