How did the horticultural sector menu in the first half of 2023 ? René Boots of ABAB does a hitch of the ' fields . ' In doing so , he naturally amount across the energy crisis and rising prices , although he also realize positive . " High get-up-and-go prices set off a steep decline , and so did damage for harvest protection products and fertilizers , among others . In accession , the general terms structure was not untimely . "

Greenhouse vegetablesDue to the developments in the Department of Energy market , the area of tomatoes grown under light also lessen in 2023 . This create a lowly supply , so price were fine compared to last year until the first of May . In May , the ' common ' price drop set into similar levels in late years .

cucumber also had a sound get-go to the newfangled season , with prices even better than in former age . Here there was an even bigger drop in the area using kindling than for tomatoes . From the end of March / commencement of April , however , this changed . A declamatory area came into production because growers who had antecedently arise with lights now also started producing subsequently . In addition , the area under production expanded because some tomato growers switched ( once only ) to cucumber output due to virus pressure . This , combined with quickly improving weather conditions , resulted in ( too ) much yield .

From the end of June , prices clearly recover . This make the first one-half of the year one of the worst in year for cucumber agriculturist . It would be nice if the current higher damage level could be maintain in the important production months of July , August , and September .

In contrast to last year , peppers savour all right pricing , with production lagging behind on average . This stalled at the end of June , causing prices to fall way back . However , the first one-half of the yr was fine on average .

eggplant also had a ok first half of the class . Prices flattened out in mid - April , only to reclaim relatively apace in May . In June , prices point off again , similar to other greenhouse vegetables , but still better than in the same period of time in the preceding two years .

last , in nursery strawberries , although there was reasonable to good damage formation , unconstipated crops did not reach their common product .

Floriculture ( under glass)Several cut flower entrepreneurs were looking for an alternative scheme last yr because of mellow energy prices . A common option was to ( part ) close down the commercial enterprise . This resulted in near flower prices in leaping and especially around the various ( European ) holidays . From May onward , there was sufficient supply again , and pricing was moderate to escort . The summertime point has historically always been a quiet one .

For both green and flowering houseplant , rising price are come to an last after several geezerhood . Prices have stabilized ( both twenty-four hours business deal and auction ) . sale of green plants bear on to run fairly well in Europe , with those of inflorescence plants stabilized .

While genus Phalaenopsis culture was mostly halted last year due to mellow energy prices , equanimity has now slowly return . The number of hectares has been sharply boil down , entrust provision and requirement in fair balance .

Due to the cold and drear spring , the culture of bedding and spring plant got off to a former starting time . On the other hired hand , patronage was not yet optimal either , so there was initially a gracious balance with low gross sales at reasonable prices . In recent workweek , sales have been excellent due to the nice weather .

tree diagram nurseryIn tree diagram nurseries , clear differences are emerge between the various merchandise groups . Visually attractive trade ( trade via garden centers , which also shin during this flow ) was dissatisfactory due to the restrained bounce weather condition . Sales of tree nursery products with root nut dawdle behind .

Both avenue Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree and forest and hedgerow plants were characterize by a undecomposed natural spring . thing like having water system useable , sufficient qualified faculty , and the consumption of combat-ready sales agreement will make a firm difference between the various companies in the coming full stop .

René also discusses the field vegetables , mushroom / mushroom , and yield sectors . translate more here .

For more information : René BootsABAB Accountants and Advisors[email   protected]www.abab.nl

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