Georgia: The future citrus harvest in Adjara is estimated at 60,000 tons

According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Adjara (Georgia) Irma Abkhazava, this year there will be a good harvest of citrus fruits, although an accurate forecast can be made closer to the end of August. “The forecast for the citrus harvest is usually made in August. But if you look at the data of past years, then this season is expected to harvest about 45-60 thousand tons. As for exports, taking into account past practice, it will amount to 35,000 to 40,000 tons,” the deputy minister said. The main export destinations are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Belarus, as well as the EU countries, the Baltic countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Business Georgia reports. “These are the main export markets where our citrus fruits go. As you know, Ukraine has traditionally been one of the main export markets, but due to ongoing hostilities, deliveries to this market are not yet possible. A certain emphasis is also placed on the Russian market,” ...