Analysis of the raspberry market in Georgia and its prospects

Published Jul 21, 2023

Tridge summary

The raspberry season in Georgia has been affected by climate-related issues, leading to a decrease in quality and volume of the first harvests. Some farmers have lost their early harvests due to heavy rains. Despite these challenges, the market supply has stabilized as the season progresses. However, prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks with the end of the summer collection period. Many farmers are looking for ways to minimize weather-related risks, with some considering producing raspberries in high-rise tunnels. However, the high cost makes it difficult for most farmers to afford this technology. As a result, many farmers are calling for government or donor support to introduce high tunnel technology. The raspberry harvest in Georgia doubled in 2022 compared to the previous season, reaching 1,200 tons. However, a significant number of farmers have left the market due to adverse conditions.
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Original content

The raspberry season in Georgia started with climate-related problems, which led to a deterioration in the quality and volume of the first harvests in June. Long rains came at the beginning of the harvest, as a result of which some farmers completely lost their early harvests. Despite these challenges, market supply has stabilized as the season progresses. However, with the end of the summer collection period and the forthcoming resumption of autumn collections in the second half of August, a slight increase in prices is expected in the coming weeks. Climate related issues are not new to this sector and this has led to a significant number of farmers choosing to leave the market. However, those who choose to stay are actively looking for ways to minimize weather-related risks. One possible solution discussed by industry participants is to produce raspberries in high-rise tunnels, but unfortunately only a few can afford it due to the high cost. Given financial constraints and ...
Source: Eastfruit

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