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Ukrainian grape growers say of serious losses from frosts
Production of grapes in Crimea, Ukraine, may significantly go down in 2015, says Mr. Vladimir Yarmilka, International Grape Expert.
A year-on-year fall in production volumes will most likely be registered due to unfavorable weather conditions in winter and spring.
«Vineyards have suffered serious losses due to sharp drops in temperature registered in Crimea in January, March and April», says Mr. Yarmilka. «As a result, losses of the grape crop may reach 40-60% in some farms».
However, the expert says that such forecasts are preliminary, and they will be updated in late May.
Mr. Yarmilka also adds that Crimean growers will still face problems with sales of table grapes in the current season.
«Sales possibilities remain the most urgent issue for Crimean grape growers. There are problems with passing through the border with Ukraine, while shipments to the Russian Federation seriously depend on operations of Kerch Strait Ferry Line. As a result, the local market remains the most important one for Crimean growers. At the same time, we are not sure of positive prospects of the summer holiday season in Crimea», says Mr. Yarmilka.
According to Fruit-Inform, the same situation with vineyards is observed in the southern regions of mainland Ukraine.
More detailed information about the Ukrainian table grape market developments and outlook will be presented at the 6th International Conference «Berries of Ukraine-2015: Frozen Produce & Fresh Market». The conference will be held on May 21-22, 2015, Kiev, Ukraine.
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