Will Kazakhstan have enough fruits and berries due to frosts in Russia?

Published Jun 25, 2024

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Severe may frosts in several regions of Russia, including Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Tambov, Saratov, Penza regions, and Bashkortostan, have caused significant damage to fruit and berry crops, with estimated losses reaching 30-40%. The situation is expected to be fully assessed next year. The emergency could impact Kazakhstan's food market, leading to higher prices and potential shortages, especially in apples and berries. The Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture is monitoring the situation and has a strategy in place to protect the domestic market from foreign imports, while also planning to increase domestic production. The article also highlights the history of horticulture in Kazakhstan and the efforts to boost fruit and berry crop production.

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Original content

May frosts in neighboring Russia threaten to affect the food market in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Agriculture assures that the situation is being monitored. Read more in the material of the Kazinform agency correspondent. What happened in Russia In May, a state of emergency was introduced in several regions of Russia due to abnormal frosts. The main blow of the frosts fell on the regions along the south central zone of the neighboring country: Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Tambov, Saratov, Penza regions, Bashkortostan, Tatarstan. Fruit and berry crops were especially hard hit. Neighbors expect a decrease in the harvest of apples, cherries, plums, currants, garden strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, honeysuckle and other berries. Losses amount to millions of rubles. Experts note that an accurate assessment of crop losses can be given when it is seen how the plants are restored. Even more precisely - next year. If trees and shrubs do not recover from the current weather ...

Source: Inform