The area of orchards and berry plantations in the Rivne region is approximately 500 hectares, with more than half of the plantings dedicated to raspberries.
This information is stated in the announcement from the Department of Agro-Industrial Development of the Rivne Regional State Administration on Facebook.
“In the conditions of war, farmers in the Rivne region are utilizing all possible opportunities to expand their production, including grant funds for orchard development. This year, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy confirmed three projects totaling UAH 8.7 million. Additionally, for the development of berry cultivation, 11 individuals and entrepreneurs attracted UAH 2.5 million in grants,” explained the department director, Nadiya Perekhodko.
Furthermore, in four communities of the region, the project “Development of Organic Berry Farming in Territorial Communities” is being implemented with the participation of agricultural producers. This project is supported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland. The project involves the construction of a mini-plant for freezing berries (60 tons), the establishment of an industrial plantation of organic raspberries (15 hectares), and training in organic fruit cultivation.