raspberry

Ukrainian raspberry and blueberry producers benefited from more favourable weather conditions in July, while the berry sectors in Poland and Serbia faced yield problems and labour shortages.

As of 2024, the area under organic raspberry cultivation in Ukraine is estimated at 400–700 hectares. This remains a relatively small figure compared to the country’s total raspberry area of 6,000–7,500 hectares. The key raspberry-producing regions are Zhytomyr, Volyn, Rivne, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, and Zakarpattia oblasts.

Farmer Yuriy Kushnir from Luhansk region, after the start of the war and his forced relocation to Poltava region, not only restored his farm but is also actively developing modern berry production. His approach combines experience, technology and a clear strategy: focusing on quality and staying ahead of the market.