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Agricultural crises in Syrian and Macedonian apple farming
Overview
Apple producers in Syria and North Macedonia are facing significant economic crises characterized by rising operational costs and declining profitability.
In Syria, farmers in regions such as Latakia and Rif Dimashq are struggling with reduced yields caused by adverse weather, including heavy rains and high temperatures, alongside increased pest infestations. Economic pressure is compounded by high costs for fuel, transport, and refrigeration, creating a wide price gap between farm-gate prices and consumer market prices. Farmers have called for measures to manage surpluses and limit imports.
Similarly, in the Prespa region of North Macedonia, growers report that low purchase prices for industrial apples have made harvesting economically unfeasible. Producers are facing high labor costs, particularly for seasonal workers from Albania, and are dealing with reduced yields due to spring frosts and hailstorms. Some farmers have indicated they may allow fruit to rot in orchards because the costs of picking and transport exceed potential market returns.
Entities
Sarnaia · Prespa · Zabadani · Kasab · Borche Serafimovski
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesPrespa apple growers face crisis amid low prices and high labor costs
Apple producers in Prespa, North Macedonia, face a crisis due to low purchase prices of 4 denars per kg and rising labor costs for seasonal workers from Albania, making much of the harvest unprofitable.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSyrian apple farmers face high costs and falling production
Syrian apple farmers in Kasab and Zabadani face declining yields and rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, and pest control, alongside significant price gaps between farm gates and consumer markets.
Sources
antropol.mk · sana.sy · sookeh.com · zurnal.mk