Pomegranate harvest in Azerbaijan will remain at the level of last year, cultivation costs increased by 50%

According to the Association of Pomegranate Producers and Exporters of Azerbaijan, due to the increase in the cost of fertilizers, plant protection products, the costs of farms increased by 50%. It is reported by Fruit-inform with reference to IA Reporter. Harvest of fruits in the country has already started. However, dealers set prices too low. Therefore, the Association warned manufacturers not to sell their products too cheaply. According to industry representatives, the wholesale price for 1 kilogram of pomegranate should be at least 2 manats ($1.18). This year, the pomegranate harvest began later than usual, as the timing of flowering has shifted due to cool weather in the spring. According to preliminary forecasts, this year Azerbaijan will have the same volume of fruits as last year. See also: Where and when is it more profitable to export pomegranates from Uzbekistan? Most of the exports go to Russia. In 2021, about 14 thousand tons of products were sent there. The ...