一场严重的干旱使加拿大2025年的野生蓝莓收获量减少了55%,对新斯科舍省打击最大。 A severe drought slashed Canada's 2025 wild blueberry harvest by 55%, hitting Nova Scotia hardest.

加拿大海洋省份的严重干旱使2025年野生蓝莓收获量减少了约55%,据种植者和工业官员称,新斯科舍省的作物产量下降到约2 000万英镑。 A severe drought in Canada’s Maritime provinces has slashed the 2025 wild blueberry harvest by about 55%, with Nova Scotia’s crop dropping to roughly 20 million pounds, according to growers and industry officials. 由于野生蓝莓每两年一次,依赖自然降雨,因此关键生长期的炎热干燥条件破坏了当前和未来作物。 Hot, dry conditions during critical growing periods damaged both current and future crops, as wild blueberries are biennial and rely on natural rainfall. 这一下降威胁到区域经济体,特别是在新斯科舍省,那里的出口每年价值1.21亿美元。 The decline threatens regional economies, especially in Nova Scotia, where exports are valued at $121 million annually. 尽管种植者的价格不断上涨,但许多种植者在两年低回报后仍难以支付成本。 Despite rising prices for growers, many struggle to cover costs after two years of low returns. 魁北克仍然是最大的生产者,P.E.I. While Quebec remains the top producer, P.E.I. 受影响程度似乎较少。 appears less affected. 这种状况突显了该区域与气候有关的农业风险日益增加。 The situation highlights growing climate-related risks to agriculture in the region.