Due to the drought, hay prices in Romania are soaring

Published 2024년 7월 21일

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Romania's farmers are facing increased costs due to high temperatures and fires, leading to feed shortages and water supply issues. Trajan Gartan, a farmer, has lost pasture and is struggling to afford feed, with costs doubling and threatening his ability to maintain his herd. The situation is critical, particularly for family farms, as the cost of hay and alfalfa has significantly increased while the price of meat has decreased. The ongoing dry period has made water a valuable resource, exacerbating the challenges for farmers.

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High temperatures and fires in places create additional costs for farmers in Romania. There, feed prices are already rising, and the most affected also have problems with water supply, reports the Romanian media Adevărul. Over 2,500 animals were left without food because of the fires in Sakar mountain Since I've been raising animals, I don't think I've seen anything like this, says Trajan Gartan. A few days ago, 20 hectares of his pastures were on fire. Now he is forced to pay extra to feed his bulls. Not a blade of fresh grass at the beginning of July, when was that? It might be normal for August, but not at this time. The problem is that nobody is doing anything about it. They see there's a problem, but they don't take action. We need to find help, and not only for animal husbandry, but also for farmers. Where will fodder be found now, asks the farmer. Trajan currently pays between 5,000 and 6,000 lei (BGN 1,970-2,360) for feed per month. It never was. The amount is far beyond ...

Source: Agri