Moldovan agrarians declare critical situation due to lack of precipitation

Published 2024년 5월 28일

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Moldovan farmers are facing significant concerns due to the ongoing lack of precipitation, which is expected to result in smaller and lower quality harvests, particularly for cereal crops. There is also growing worry about the potential impact on fruit yields, with crops such as apples, cherries, and plums being affected by poor pollination due to low temperatures. These issues were highlighted during an online meeting between the Ministry of Agriculture and district directorates. Farmers in several districts have declared the situation critical and are seeking drought declaration certificates as they prepare for a potentially catastrophic loss of crops, with approximately 30-35% of crops currently in good condition and the remaining 40-45% being satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

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Moldovan farmers are worried about the lack of precipitation. According to their forecasts, harvests will be smaller and of lower quality. At the moment, the most affected crops are cereals, but there is also a risk of reduced fruit yields due to poor pollination of apple, cherry and plum trees. This topic was discussed at an online meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture with the heads of district directorates. Some farmers say the situation is critical and are asking for drought declaration certificates. Farmers in the districts say that if there is no rain in the coming weeks, much of their crops could be at risk: “The plants are dry from the bottom and almost to the ear. If there is no rain, we will have big problems.” Across the country, based on visits and meetings with ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult