SloveniaIn the Lower Savinja Valley region of Slovenia, hop growers have suffered significant damage due to extreme weather conditions this year. The first frost occurred at the end of May, followed by another severe frost on June 10, which destroyed nearly half of all hop plants across approximately 850 hectares of land. Around 150 hectares were completely lost, and many growers face economic losses despite having insurance covering about 50% of their costs. High temperatures further exacerbated the situation, though irrigation helped mitigate some damage. Hop production is expected to be below average this year, marking a decline from the previous three years when there were nearly 1,700 hectares of hop fields in Slovenia.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of the impact of weather on hop farming in Slovenia, quoting both affected farmers and agricultural experts. It does not take a clear stance on policy or politics but focuses on the environmental and economic challenges faced by the industry.
