The Republic of Srpska government has said that it will provide help for fruit and vegetable growers, with the aide amount per hectare to be announced soon.
However, there are currently good conditions for the crops which are now in season. The rainy period was long and, up to now, there has not been a drought.
The ministry of agriculture estimates for planted vegetables are around 18.800 hectares; with cucumber at 1.150 ha, tomato 1.200 ha, potato 10.500 ha, carrot 450 ha, onion 1.300 ha, beet 125 ha, bean 1.000 ha and cabbage at 1.500 ha.
Expected total production is 390.000 tonnes and production value,75 million euro.
For more information:
Bojan Kecman
Ministry of Agriculture-Republic of Srpska
Tel: +387 65 742 293,
Email: b.kecman@mps.vladars.net
bojankecman@gmail.com