Estonia: strawberry prices up sevenfold

A kilogram of fresh domestic Estonian strawberries cost EUR 15 at Tallinn’s Central Market on June 13, over seven times more than the June 2021 average of EUR 2.12 per kilogram. It’s mid-June already, but it still isn’t easy to find domestic strawberries. Just one counter at Tallinn’s Central Market was selling Asia variety strawberries,…

Moldova: more agricultural products to reach European markets without customs duties

Apples, plums, grapes and other Moldovan agricultural products will soon reach European markets without customs duties. The European Commission has proposed a regulation due to allow the temporary improvement of the access to market for Moldova’s agricultural products. According to the government’s communication and protocol department, the measures suggested regard seven products for which the…

Ukraine: government preparing for harvest after most difficult sowing campaign in history

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that the Cabinet of Ministers is beginning preparations for the harvesting campaign, taking into account the challenges facing farmers. “The sowing campaign, despite unprecedented challenges, was successful. According to the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food, 75% of last year’s areas have been sown,” Shmyhal said. He added…