Frost Devastated Transnistrian Orchards; Apricot Harvest Lost in the North
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28 May 2025 14:00
Transnistria’s agricultural sector has suffered significant damage due to recent frosts, particularly in the north. According to the local administration, the apricot crop has been entirely wiped out, while cherries, apples, pears, and peaches have also been severely affected. IPN reports that losses to perennial crops are substantial, though damage to winter crops is currently […] The post Frost Devastated Transnistrian Orchards; Apricot Harvest Lost in the North appeared first on Moldova.
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