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Flavescence doree, a deadly vine disease, has spread across Hungary’s wine regions since 2013, threatening the industry despite delayed and underfunded responses.
Flavescence doree, a deadly vine disease spread by leafhoppers, has infected 21 of Hungary’s 22 wine regions since its 2013 arrival, threatening the nation’s wine industry.
Despite a 10 million euro government response and inspections of nearly 8,700 hectares, winemakers and experts say delayed action, underfunding, and insufficient preparedness have hampered efforts.
The disease, which often goes undetected for years, has forced producers to destroy young vines after just three harvests.
With no cure, officials now emphasize managing the disease like France and Italy, urging coordinated state and local action to prevent long-term damage.
Flavescence doree, una enfermedad mortal de la vid, se ha extendido a través de las regiones vitivinícolas de Hungría desde 2013, amenazando a la industria a pesar de las respuestas tardías y insuficientemente financiadas.