Swiss fruit growers expect bumper plum harvest

The Swiss plum harvest has begun – a week earlier than usual. Thanks to plenty of sunshine, fruit growers are expecting high-quality fruit and a yield of around 3,000 tonnes. The warm temperatures led to an early start to the harvest in all Swiss growing regions, the Swiss Fruit Association said on Tuesday. The harvest is expected to last until early September. The quality of the fruit is said to be very good this year. The many hours of sunshine over the past few weeks have ensured a high…