Ukraine: Mykolaiv region’s agricultural enterprises increase niche crops in 2024

This year agricultural enterprises in the Mykolaiv region have started to increasingly grow niche crops. The relevant statement was made by the Director of the Department for Agro-Industrial Development at Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Olena Piskun. “Mykolaiv farmers have rapidly increased the growing of such niche crops as flax, mustard and coriander. For example, prior…

Bulgaria: fresh produce imports dwarf exports

Bulgaria continues to export fresh fruits and vegetables despite the prevalent perception that most of these goods are not locally produced. Ministry of Agriculture data from last year revealed that Bulgaria exported nearly 100,000 tons of fresh produce, with fruits accounting for over 70,000 tons and vegetables for the remaining 39,000 tons. On the flip…