The 2003 Hallertau hop crop - challenges and outlook
Hallertauer hop crop - Summarised here are key facts about the 2003 Hallertau crop, including suggestions on how to overcome bottlenecks. Due to climate changes, we will probably be faced with weather conditions similar to 2003 from time to time and market partners will have to formulate strategies that will contribute to avoiding supply shortages.
During the main vegetation period for hops, from May to August 2003 the weather in Europe was characterised by low rainfall and high temperatures. Heat and drought had an enormous impact on the Hallertau hop crop, as might have been foreseeable based on the situation in 1994 (1).
Climate in summer 2003
In spring 2003, the soil was sufficiently humid, therefore the hop growing season started well.1° C respectively 2. .
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