Spring frosts destroyed all the peaches in Ukraine.

Spring frosts have destroyed the Ukrainian peach harvest, leading to a dominance of imported fruits in the market. This is reported by EastFruit. Significant losses from the spring frosts have resulted in Ukrainian supermarket shelves this season being filled predominantly with imported stone fruits. Ukraine is losing not only its harvest but also market opportunities. This year, Ukrainians will hardly see any domestic peaches on the shelves. More than 90% of the fruits are imports. The situation demonstrates deeper structural problems: low levels of orchard protection, lack of state support, and insufficient implementation of modern technologies. According to experts, the climatic conditions of Ukraine allow for the cultivation of high-quality peaches and nectarines, competing with Italy, Spain, or Greece. But in practice, imports are winning, and not just because of weather conditions. Due to the loss of the harvest, the country is not receiving foreign currency income, losing ...