Russia: Apple production will continue to grow

Published 2021년 4월 10일

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Russia is set to increase its apple production, with the potential to reach 1.5 million tons this year, as 13.1 thousand hectares of new orchards are expected to bear fruit. This comes as the country aims to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of its apples, which are currently only meeting 50% of the recommended consumption. The leading apple-producing regions include Kabardino-Balkaria, Krasnodar, and Stavropol Territories, with support from the state and significant investments in nurseries and planting materials. The country also plans to expand its production of other berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, as domestic producers experience competition and reduce prices, while maintaining a high quality.

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According to the Fruit and Vegetable Union, last year Russia's self-sufficiency in apples was 65%, but last year was a low-yielding year due to recurrent frosts in the South. “This year, if the weather is normal, the gross harvest in the Krasnodar Territory, the main region of apple production, will definitely increase. In addition, those 13.1 thousand hectares of orchards that were laid two years ago will begin to bear fruit. This means that the total volume of fruit production can be about 1.5 million tons, "said the director of the union, Mikhail Glushkov, to Agroinvestor. This is a very high figure, which can lead to oversaturation of the market and lower prices, he notes. Igor Mukhanin, President of the Association of Russian Gardeners, has a different opinion. He notes that the apple is the most consumed fruit in Russia, so it is advisable to increase its production. “Now we are provided with apples only by 50%, based on the recommended consumption of these fruits by Russian ...

Source: AgroInvestor