In Ukraine, the demand for blueberries is decreasing, while in Europe, the Ukrainian berry will gain momentum

Published 2023년 3월 30일

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The article highlights a decrease in interest in blueberry farming in Ukraine, attributed to the war and a reevaluation of the berry's profitability. Despite challenges, the country still expects to grow its blueberry production and exports, primarily to Europe. However, Ukraine faces competition from other blueberry-growing countries like Peru, which has significantly increased its production. The article also mentions that some Ukrainian forestry enterprises have pivoted from blueberry farming to growing vegetables to support the military and population with food during the war.

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Previously, blueberries caused a real sensation among berry growers in Ukraine. Currently, interest in the berry has noticeably decreased, and there are a number of reasons for this, said Taras Bashtannyk, president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), SEEDS reports. It is predicted that the area under blueberry will no longer grow at such a crazy pace, as it was before, the expert predicts. Follow the news in a convenient format: Follow us on Twitter Lohina is no longer as popular as it once was. I personally would not start a new plantation. Due to the war, the rate of increase in area slowed down by half. The war, the post-war crisis, which is still to come, no one has escaped from this yet, as well as the vision that the blueberry is not really such a profitable berry as someone has painted, will slow down the pace of development. I have a cautious forecast. There will be development, but no more than 10-20% increase in area every year. I don't think that ...

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