Russia: In the Astrakhan region, the watermelon harvest was maintained at the level of last year despite the drought

Published 2024년 11월 18일

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In spite of hot and dry weather, farmers in the Astrakhan Region of Russia have successfully harvested around 275 thousand tons of watermelons, which is equivalent to the previous year's yield. This outcome defies earlier predictions of a potential 30% decrease in the melon harvest in regions such as Rostov, Volgograd, and Astrakhan, as reported by various media. The region has expanded its watermelon cultivation area to 7.8 thousand hectares, up from 7.1 thousand hectares last year, and has fully completed the watermelon harvest. The Astrakhan Region, known for its suitability for watermelon growth, is recognized as the historical center for Russian watermelon cultivation.

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Farmers in the Astrakhan Region have completed the watermelon harvest. Despite the hot and dry summer, according to current data, they managed to collect about 275 thousand tons of melons, which is in line with last year's figures, the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries told TASS. In the summer, a number of media outlets, citing farmers, reported that the melon harvest in the Rostov, Volgograd and Astrakhan Regions could decrease by up to 30%. "The area under melons last year was 7.1 thousand hectares, this year it has increased to 7.8 thousand hectares. According to current data, about 275 thousand tons of melons have been harvested, which is 100% of last year's level. Weather conditions did not negatively affect the production of melons," the regional ministry said, specifying that the harvest of melons in the region has been completed. Watermelon is one of the brands ...

Source: Kvedomosti