Now the Psyllid is Going After Spain's Citrus Industry

[Millet]

The Valencian Growers Association has demanded the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, and the country's regional governments, to urgently introduce exceptional control measures after the insect called African psyllid, which acts as vector for citrus greening disease, was detected in numerous municipalities of Galicia, and for the first time in the Iberian peninsula, as the disease could have devastating effects for the crop.

"This is extremely serious news," laments the President of
AVA-ASAJA, Cristóbal Aguado, "and it is absolutely essential for the Ministry of Agriculture, in coordination with the autonomous regions, to launch a plan for monitoring, control and prevention; firstly, to try eradicating the insect from Galicia, and secondly, to prevent it from spreading to other areas, as if this was to happen, the future of Spain's citrus industry could be in serious jeopardy. We consequently expect an immediate and forceful response from the authorities. - Millet

[Axier]

Yes, unfortunately it is true
Galicia and the north of Spain have only small isolated citrus orchards, and few citrus in private gardens.
Due to climate, the zone of growing is very limited to a narrow fringe near the coast.
But if it reaches Valencia and Andalucía, it will be a catastrophic matter for Spanish and European citrus industry.
Fortunately, the killer bacteria has not been found so far...

[mrtexas]

Yes, unfortunately it is true
Galicia and the north of Spain have only small isolated citrus orchards, and few citrus in private gardens.
Due to climate, the zone of growing is very limited to a narrow fringe near the coast.
But if it reaches Valencia and Andalucía, it will be a catastrophic matter for Spanish and European citrus industry.
Fortunately, the killer bacteria has not been found so far...

Just a matter of time until greening is found unfortunately.

[ladano]

Terrible!

That's near here.

As Axier said before, I hope the bacteria delays its appearance.