Frost wreaking havoc in orchards

Ljubljana, 15 April - The mild winter and strongly fluctuating daily temperatures seen in the past three weeks, including constant dips well below freezing point, have caused major damage in Slovenian orchards. First estimates suggest the yield could be slashed by 80% or more in what is a new blow to an already a struggling sector.

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Frost wreaks havoc in Slovenian orchards.
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