Chelyabinsk region (Russia) has increased the supply of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan

The vice-governor of the Chelyabinsk region (RF) Sergei Sushkov called agricultural products from Uzbekistan "clean", as it contains less chemicals, says Dunyo news agency. According to the Rosselkhoznadzor, over 8 months of this year more than 13 thousand tons of fresh fruit, 2 800 tons of melons and about 9 400 tons of fresh vegetables were delivered to the Chelyabinsk region. In addition, almost 6 thousand tons of sunflower and pumpkin seeds, over 900 tons of dried vegetables and spices, more than one thousand tons of peanuts, about 130 tons of dried fruits were brought to the South Urals. At the same time, of the total amount, up to 40% of fruits came from Uzbekistan, as well as 30% of vegetables, 50% of spices. It is especially emphasized that the Russians imported watermelons and melons only from Uzbekistan. Read also: A batch of 20 tons of dried fruits from Uzbekistan delivered to the UK market Also, Uzbekistan exported apricots, peaches, nectarines, ...