The Russian government is optimising agricultural oversight in response to frost damage affecting key fruit and vegetable-producing regions. This was a topic discussed during a meeting on May 28 between the Russian Prime Minister and the head of the Federal Service, Rosselkhoznadzor. Experts who commented on the meeting emphasized that without imports, Russia cannot fully address the resulting shortfalls.
Experts argue that stronger cooperation with countries like Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey is essential to mitigate the deficit in seasonal produce. This situation elevates the role of import control agencies. A professor from the Department of International Business at the Financial University highlighted that imported potatoes and vegetables, despite being grown in warmer climates, tend to be more expensive due to transportation costs.
The fruit and vegetable market typically experiences significant seasonal price fluctuations. Prices are lowest in the latter half of summer and early autumn, coinciding with the harvest from domestic open fields. As winter approaches, prices gradually increase, peaking during the winter-spring period.
Source: ura.news