In 2022, Moldova exported an apple to the markets of 30 countries

In November 2022, Moldova exported fewer apples, mainly due to the fact that this year's harvest was small, according to Iurie Fale, CEO of Moldova Fruct, an association of fruit producers and exporters. The portal Freshplaza.com writes about this AgroExpert.md. “Our biggest export market, Russia, has all but disappeared since August. But in general, we are trying to be sustainable, and trade is going well,” says Iurie. — There is very little rainfall this year. As a result, a smaller harvest. This is entirely due to the drought. Last year we harvested 665,000 tons of apples in Moldova; this year we suddenly have 40% less — 405,000 tons. Most orchards are not irrigated, so their yield depends a lot on the amount of rain. Drains have become even 50% less.” Read also: TOP of the most important events in the fruit growing of Moldova in 2022: the collapse of hopes and plans - the search for alternatives and opportunities The war is also affecting exports, the executive believes. ...