Despite the difficulties: The cherry remains the most promising fruit species for Bulgaria

Published 2024년 9월 25일

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Bulgaria's economic leadership is heavily influenced by the cherry fruit industry, with the country's unique conditions making it a top producer. Prof. Dimitar Sotirov from the Institute of Agriculture in Kyustendil stresses the importance of growing a few varieties best suited to the local conditions for both domestic and international markets. He emphasizes the challenges and benefits of different cherry varieties, such as Van and Druganova yellow, and also touches on the potential of other crops like apples, pears, and exotic species (fig plantations, kiwi, jujube) in response to climate changes. The article underscores the necessity for strategic cultivation and the challenges and opportunities these strategies present for Bulgaria's agricultural sector.

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The cherry is the number one fruit species in Bulgaria. It has the greatest economic importance in our country and will continue to be leading, because our conditions are unique for the production of quality products. This was commented by Prof. Dimitar Sotirov from the Institute of Agriculture in Kyustendil for Agri.BG. "In most countries, there are 2-3 varieties that have established themselves in the local market and give the appearance of cherry production. In this way, uniform batches can be made for export, the fresh market or processing," says the fruit growing expert. One of the leading varieties in Spain is Picota, grown by all the farmers in a region the size of the Kyustendil region. This variety has established itself and is defining for the entire region, there is a processing plant there, and exports to the Scandinavian countries are also made. In Turkey, the Zirat 900 variety is the most advertised. The Trigana variety is also widely represented. "In our country, it ...

Source: Agri