The Bulgarian harvest of fruits and vegetables faces a big minus

Fruits

Vegetables

Bulgaria

Published Aug 18, 2023

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The latest data from Bulgaria's vegetable and fruit production shows a significant decrease in harvests compared to the previous year, with tomatoes being the most affected. Cold and rainy weather and a decrease in planted crops contribute to the poor results. Price increases for fruits and vegetables are also observed, with potatoes, cucumbers, and green pepper experiencing significant price hikes.

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A minus sign stands in front of dozens of crops in the tables with the latest data from this year's Bulgarian vegetable and fruit production. The startling picture certainly has explanations as well as implications. Proposal: Fruits and vegetables should be tracked through free packaging Let's start with the vegetables. Until the beginning of August, the biggest drop is for tomatoes outdoors. Compared to a year earlier, the harvest is nearly 68% less. The average yield dropped by almost 225, reaching 745 kg/ha. The poor results can to some extent be explained by the prolonged cold and rainy weather this season. However, farmers did not plant as many tomatoes as last year. The culture has decreased in the fields by 22%. Potatoes planted in our country are also ¼ less, and the drop in cabbage is over 53%, which makes it a record holder in the black ranking. The fewer areas with cucumbers in the open (-41.8%) also stand out. Pepper also has an outflow from native fields - (by ...

Source: Agri