Bulgaria: What is the situation with vegetables in the field and on the markets?

Published 2022년 4월 7일

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The article highlights a report from the Ministry of Agriculture in Bulgaria on the initial planting figures for the 2022 crop season, which shows a slight increase in planted area for potatoes but a significant decrease for cabbage compared to the previous year. This comes amidst concerns about rising production costs leading to higher purchase and final prices for vegetables, as wholesale prices for several items, including cabbage, have already seen substantial increases.

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While wholesale prices of basic vegetables are mostly rising on the stock exchanges, the Ministry of Agriculture (MHM) has published the first data on the planting of crops this year. In the latest operational analysis of the department, information is scarce and it is difficult to predict what and how much farmers will bet on, so Agri.BG hopes that you will share with us. Vote: Are you planning to use less chemical fertilizers this year? The data show that in the initial stage is the planting of potatoes from the early harvest. As of March 31, 2022, 284 ha of crops have been planted in Bulgaria, which is slightly more than last year at the same time - 256 ha. For the other crop reported in the statistics - cabbage, however, there is a decline. Only 4 ha have been planted as of the reporting date. At the same time in 2021 they amounted to 11 ha. With higher production costs, analysts expect higher purchase and final prices even in the months of mass production. At this stage, the ...

Source: Agri