Top fruit crop prospects for 2015

摘要

There's still a long way to go, but early estimates are in for this autumn's crop. According to English Apples and Pears' (EAP) CEO Adrian Barlow, the overall crop will be slightly above average. Gala volumes will be similar to last year, Braeburn up10%, new varieties up 35% and Cox down 15%, all a sign of a healthy industry reacting to consumer demand for taste and quality.Harvest is predicted to be a week later than last year and size will be less, so more suitable for the UK market. Bramley crops suggest less volume than last year and the frost and chill in Northern Ireland will have an impact on their crop, with volumes reduced overall. Last year's Bramley still in store should last until the end of August. Pear prospects are for the same volume of Conference as last year but less Cornice and Concorde.