Climate Change Threatens Global Apple Production, Study Finds
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By Maya Peleg, Zavit
First reported by Ynet · 19 hours ago
What happened
A six-decade study found that rising temperatures and increased precipitation are linked to lower global apple yields, disrupting the chilling requirements of apple trees and increasing risks from heat waves and extreme rainfall. Farmers and researchers are developing new cultivation methods and resilient varieties to adapt to these climate change impacts.
- 01Climate change is reducing global apple production due to rising temperatures and precipitation.
- 02Apple trees require specific winter chilling hours, which are being disrupted by warmer winters.
- 03Increased summer heat and extreme rainfall also pose significant threats to apple orchards.
- 04New farming techniques and breeding programs aim to develop climate-resilient apple varieties.
- 05Israel faces challenges in meeting domestic apple demand due to climate impacts and import reliance.
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