The product boards are concerned due to the transformation of irrigation rules

The FruitVeB, Fruit and Vegetable Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board and the Apple Product Board are calling for consultation on the subject.

In the document sent to MTI on Friday, the product boards highlighted that under the new river basin management plan (VGT 2) – which is under development – there is a risk that due to the protection of groundwaters a significant portion of fruit and vegetable production areas will not be possible to be irrigated or only in a limited form. (MTI)