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Customs of Faith: Hail causes damage to olive groves

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Briefings

Agriculturalists in Alfândega da Fé report significant crop damage from hail, with up to 10% of olives falling to the ground and becoming unharvestable within a few days of harvest preparation.

Key points

• Hail damage occurred in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal, resulting in up to 10% of olives falling to the ground.
• The damaged olives are described as irrecoverable, meaning they cannot be harvested or sold.

Context

This finding highlights the vulnerability of olive crops in Alfândega da Fé, Portugal, during the critical pre-harvest period when hail can cause immediate and severe economic loss.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single day's observation from a few days before harvest, with no data on hail frequency, wind speed, or long-term crop resilience.

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