The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation sees no reason for sharp fluctuations in prices for watermelons and melons

There are no grounds for sharp fluctuations in prices for Russian watermelons and melons, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation reported. “There is no reason for sharp fluctuations in prices for Russian watermelons and melons,” the message says. According to the ministry's forecasts, in 2024 the melon crop harvest in the organized sector will be about 652 thousand tons, which is slightly higher than the previous season. It is noted that the traditional leader in their production in Russia 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. “The return frosts did not affect the Astrakhan region, and a reliable irrigation system saves the fields from drought,” notes the Ministry of Agriculture. “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 ...