Why are Romanian melon growers forced to throw away watermelons?

Published 2024년 7월 29일

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In Debuleni, southern Romania, an overproduction of watermelons has caused prices to plummet from 50 US cents per kilogram to an unsellable 0.15 cents. Farmers are struggling to sell their produce, with one offering watermelons for 70 bani (0.15 euros) without success. The simultaneous ripening of watermelons has saturated the market, and Debuleni contributes 16% of Romania's melon and watermelon production.

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In the city of Debuleni in southern Romania, an overproduction of watermelons is being recorded this season. EastFruit notes that oversupply has led to sharp price declines. Caravans and other vehicles are filled with watermelons, many of which end up being thrown away. Previously, the price was 50 US cents per kilogram, but now farmers cannot sell them even for 0.15 cents. Read also: Watermelons are feed for cows - briefly about prices for melons in Uzbekistan (video) One of the local farmers says that he offers watermelons for 70 bani (0.15 euros), and no one wants them, reports Fructidor. He has four tons and has already ...

Source: Eastfruit