San Marzano tomato producers forced to harvest at dawn due to extreme heat

The intense heat is forcing Italian farmers to significantly change the way they cultivate and harvest some agricultural products. Extreme temperatures have forced changes in traditional production methods throughout the country. The famous San Marzano tomato, a typical variety from southern Italy, is among the products most affected by this situation. To prevent the tomatoes from spoiling in the heat, producers are collecting the harvest during the night and at dawn, instead of during the day as was customary. This adaptation allows preserving the quality of the product, but represents an additional challenge for farmers who have to work at unusual hours.