National· August 17, 2026 at 10:17 p.m.
Flooding in Niagara Region Could Impact Peach and Plum Prices Next Year
Key takeaways
- Flooding in Niagara could lead to higher prices for peaches and plums next year
- University of Guelph expert warns of potential crop damage
- Impact on cherry production is also uncertain
A University of Guelph expert has warned that flooding in the Niagara region could lead to higher prices for peaches and plums next year. The excess water has caused damage to orchards, potentially reducing the crop yield.
The current harvest is abundant, but the impact of the floods on future production remains uncertain.
'We don't know yet what the full extent of the damage is,' said Simon Gueguen, a horticulture professor at the University of Guelph. 'It will depend on how much water got into the root zone of the trees.'
Gueguen added that the situation could also affect cherries, as many orchards in the Niagara region grow all three fruits.
The flooding follows a challenging year for Ontario's fruit growers, who have faced issues with extreme weather and disease.
