"Our production is evenly distributed across the country, so I would say about a potential 50% loss of harvest vegetables. If the situation does not improve, the harvest will be delayed. From Riga in the Western direction, the conditions are better, but from Riga to the East of the country the situation is catastrophic," - said Edith Strazdina, Chairman of the Board of the cooperative vegetable Musmaju Darzeni.

The cabbage crop suffered less than the harvest of potatoes, beets and carrots. Now the main task of farmers is to collect vegetables from the field. The deadline for the collection of cabbage and carrots - until the end of October - mid November. Time completely depends on temperature. As soon as the temperature falls to -5, and -6, to remove the vegetables will be too late.

Winter vegetables that are produced in Latvia, are grown mainly for the domestic market. When there is a sufficient supply, of the products are exported to neighboring countries - Estonia, Lithuania, Czech Republic and Belarus.

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