How Romania reduced the price of tomatoes by 50%

Published 2022년 5월 15일

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Romania's agricultural department has successfully implemented a program to subsidize tomato growers, resulting in a significant reduction in the retail price of tomatoes by half. Initially priced between BGN 11.88 and BGN 19.80 per kilogram in April, tomatoes are now available at a much more affordable price of BGN 5.15 to BGN 7.92. This price drop is attributed to the increased supply of home-grown tomatoes as more farmers are participating in the program, which has also contributed to a decrease in import dependence. The program, open until June 10, has a budget of nearly BGN 90 million and provides support to nearly 6,000 farmers in Olt County. Each beneficiary receives a subsidy of EUR 4,000.

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Romania's program to help tomato growers has reduced their prices by 50%. If in April their market price reached BGN 11.88, and in some cases up to BGN 19.80 per kg, now tomatoes can be bought for BGN 5.15 to BGN 7.92, Agrointel reports. .ro, quoting MP Adrian Alda. Brothers Ivan and Chavdar Hristanovi share their vision for Bulgarian agriculture "The success of the program shows that when it is well designed and implemented, it not only leads to an increase in domestic food production, but also to a reduction in import dependence and lower prices," added the Member of the Commission. in Agriculture by the Chamber of Deputies. Growth in the supply of Romanian-made tomatoes The dynamics of tomato prices can be explained by the fact that more and more farmers have harvested and are now offering it on the market, says Gabriela Androni, director of the District Agricultural Directorate (DAJ) in Olt. According to her, there are almost 6,000 farmers in Olt County who are registered ...

Source: Agri