The harvest of watermelons and melons in Russia is expected to be at the level of last year

There are no grounds for sharp price fluctuations for these crops According to the forecasts of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, in 2024 the harvest of melons in the organized sector will be about 652 thousand tons, which is slightly higher than the previous season (641.8 thousand tons). The traditional leader in their production in our country is the Astrakhan region - more than 40% of the total volume. This year, the area under watermelons and melons in the region has not increased. 7.1 thousand hectares have been allocated for melons and their sowing is being completed. Last year, about 270 thousand tons were collected from this area. Return frosts did not affect the Astrakhan region, and a reliable irrigation system saves the fields from drought, the ministry reported. In addition, the main producers of melons include the Volgograd, Saratov, Rostov, Kherson regions, Krasnodar Territory, the Republics of Dagestan and Crimea, as well as the ...