Serbia continues to be a top exporter of frozen raspberries in terms of value, but is expected to have a difficult 2025 season due to decreasing yields. In contrast, Serbia's main competitors, Poland and Ukraine, are optimistic about achieving higher prices despite the weather affecting their plantations. Yulia Tymoshenko from read more

Plantings are now complete in most areas, with only a few areas of heavier land remaining to be planted. The majority of planting has been finished. Consumption is as expected with the current warm weather. Conditions are very dry in most regions, and there is very little rain forecast for the upcoming days. read more

The Russian government has reduced its federal support for potato and vegetable production in 2025 by 13%, allocating 3.7 billion rubles, down from 4.24 billion rubles used in 2024, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's national report on agricultural development. The budget cut is significant and may impact the agricultural sector. read more

Tajikistan continues to solidify its position as a top dried fruit exporter in Central Asia. In the first quarter of 2025, the country exported over 26,500 tons of dried fruits valued at more than $9.4 million. This expansion reflects a positive trend seen in earlier years, such as 2023 when the country exported 81,800 tons of dried fruits. read more

In the 2025 citrus season, Argentina will produce traditional varieties such as Salustiana, Navel, Midknight, and Valencia. Additionally, it will conduct trials with blood oranges to diversify its supply. However, the sector faces challenges well before the fruit reaches the market. High internal read more