Expert Denis Mironov stated that the losses of this year's apricot harvest in Ukraine will amount to 40% to 60%, and for peaches, 30% to 50% - details on UNIAN.
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The losses of this year's apricot harvest in Ukraine are estimated to be from 40% to 60%, and for peaches, from 30% to 50% compared to the average annual yield. This was reported by the analyst of the association "Berry Farming of Ukraine" Denis Mironov in a comment to UNIAN. "A significant decrease in yield is expected in 2026 due to the February-April cold spells, which in some places may destroy more than half of the flower buds. The central and southern regions of Ukraine, where orchards bloom the fastest, will be the most affected by these weather anomalies," the expert says. According to him, the threat of a deficit is high, and although Ukraine is counting on imports, it will not be able to fully cover the market's needs in the event of a significant crop failure. Depending on the level of deficit, prices for apricots and peaches will increase by 20% to 80%. "The main supplying countries that can partially compensate for the shortage are Turkey (providing about 39% of ...