With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU
01 Jun Agriculture & Food

With the war in Ukraine hindering Moldovan apple exports to Russia, farmers are eyeing a new market: the EU

The war in Ukraine has cut off a crucial trade route between Moldova and Russia. For Moldovan apple growers, who export a large portion of their harvest to Russia, now is the time to look westward for new markets, reports Mădălin Necșuțu.
by Madalin Necsutu
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