20% lower fruit and veg production due to drought
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
The lower fruit and vegetable production in Romania is already taking a toll on food prices; this autumn, we could see increases of up to 30%, according to the producers. "The fruit and vegetable sector has registered losses in production volumes of between 25 and 30% compared to last year; some of the most affected crops are potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers," stated Aurel Tanase, General Director of Romania's National Inter-Professional Organization ...