ClimateQuiet 29d · day 29
Niagara flooding damages peach and tender fruit orchards, threatening years of price hikes
Torrential rains that flooded Niagara homes and sewage systems have also waterlogged peach, nectarine and cherry orchards, worrying growers and economists about crop losses and rising prices.
What to know
- Flooding in Niagara has waterlogged peach, nectarine and cherry orchards, which are highly vulnerable to root damage from prolonged excess water.
- Local reports warn the damage could reduce tender fruit supply and raise prices for peaches and Niagara wine.
- Experts caution the effects on crop yields and pricing could persist for multiple growing seasons, not just this year.
Niagara tender fruit growers Affected farmersNiagara wine and peach industry Affected regional industry
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