Expert: After the rains, trees affected by the oak processionary moth must be destroyed

Despite Ruse region being under a red alert for heavy rainfall, the dried soil still absorbs it, only in lower places, ravines, and around the Danube can there be collected water, but for now there is no danger for the farmers. This became clear from the words of Sinan Veysal, who has been the chief secretary of the Ruse Regional Directorate of Agriculture since June. The summer was very difficult for the fruit growers in the region, as they had no income from the orchards due to the frost. Moreover, there was a very severe drought, which escalated other problems. For young plants, the greatest danger is the black vine weevil. "Despite the active work and spraying we carried out, the black vine weevil is here. It is especially dangerous for 3-4 year old orchards throughout the region," shared the expert, who is also a fruit grower with extensive experience. He was the first to dare to experiment with growing southern crops in the area. His choice to create a fig orchard initially ...