Climate changes are having an increasing impact on agriculture in Serbia, and this is especially evident in fruit growing, ie plums. Numerous cases have been recorded when fruit blossomed in an unusual period, as was the case with the flowering of fruit in late autumn or the appearance of plants that are not characteristic of a certain area, such as bananas in Šumadija. In addition, the drought has seriously destroyed yields in orchards for the third year in a row.
Some experts believe that climate change leads to the disappearance of old fruit varieties or their reduced distribution. For example, the Magyarka (scorch) plum variety is facing problems, not only due to climate change, but also due to diseases, such as plum hinge. Also, climate change negatively affects berries, including raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, resulting in reduced production.
Can I get rid of plums properly?
Dr. Aleksandar Leposavić, president of the Scientific Fruit Growing Society of Serbia and an expert from the Čačan Institute of Fruit Growing, advises fruit growers to continue planting traditional varieties of fruit, such as plums, apples, cherries, and sour cherries, despite the high temperatures affecting Serbia. He recommends that these varieties be slightly modified and, if possible, provide irrigation water. In addition, an increasing number of growers are choosing to install hail nets and shade nets to protect their crops from extreme weather conditions.
When it comes to the most profitable types of fruit, Leposavic was clear. He states that this year fruit growers in Serbia had good results with sour cherries. This is especially true when taking into account the world market situation with raspberries. The raspberry still remains the queen of Serbian orchards, and it is advised that fruit growers continue to plant and grow it. Also, Leposavic believes that it would be useful to revitalize neglected plantations, while apples represent a greater challenge due to various problems in production. Plum, as a national fruit species, remains recommended for planting, because it is well adapted to the conditions in Serbia.
Source: Diary
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