Russian gardeners opposed the resumption of supplies of apples from Moldova

After the Rosselkhoznadzor gave the green light to the resumption of imports of Moldovan apples from individual producers, the Association of Russian Gardeners turned to the Prime Minister of the country with a request to limit the import of apples from Moldova. Thus, writes the Kommersant newspaper, Russian producers are trying to solve their problems and would not like competitors in the conditions of a record harvest, reports AgroExpert.md. The authors of the appeal recall that the issue of limiting or completely banning the import of foreign fruits during the period of mass harvesting and selling crops within the country was discussed “at the government level”, but so far “remains unresolved”. As follows from the cited source, according to the letter, a record apple harvest has been stored in Russia this year, which can be sold before the summer of 2023. Moreover, according to farmers, Russian producers are at a disadvantage due to "unfair competition" with foreigners. “The ...