Ukraine: Lviv region expands berry and nut exports to EU

Published 2023년 12월 21일

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The "Own Orchard" program in Ukraine has led to the establishment of 73 hectares of blueberry plantations, the largest area among all participating regions, as well as a 20 hectare expansion of strawberry cultivation and 10 hectares each of raspberries and apple orchards. Local growers strategically choose crops based on regional climate and market trends, with an emphasis on blueberries and nuts for export to the EU. Since the program's launch in July 2022, 13 farms in the Lviv region have received almost €1.5 million in subsidies, contributing to the planting of 217 hectares of new fruit orchards.

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The “Own Orchard” program has enabled the establishment of more than 73 hectares of blueberry plantations, which is the largest area among all participating regions in Ukraine in this support initiative. Subsidy funds have enabled a 20 hectare expansion of open-field strawberry cultivation. In addition, 10 hectares of raspberries and 10 hectares of apple orchards have been planted. Local growers strategically choose crops based on regional climate and market trends. The emphasis on blueberries and nuts is driven by their export focus, especially given the region's proximity to the EU. The favorable climate makes cost-effective large-scale cultivation possible. Since ...

Source: AGF