Legumicultorii au plantat tomatele mai devreme decât oricând și vor reuși să le pună pe piață începând de luna viitoare. Iarna care s-a instalat cu adevărat de câteva zile le mărește însă considerabil costurile.
Romanian vegetable growers, particularly tomato farmers, are facing significant challenges due to an early winter, which has increased their costs. They have planted tomatoes earlier than usual, aiming to bring them to market starting next month. However, the cold weather has necessitated continuous heating of greenhouses, significantly raising expenses. Ion Păunel, a leader from Sindicatul Producătorilor Olt, notes that this year's costs may be the highest since they began growing tomatoes out of season. Farmers risk financial loss if selling prices are too low, as their crops are uninsured due to being grown in their own greenhouses, which insurance companies have strict conditions for. They are investing in expensive heating systems and considering alternative energy solutions like solar panels, though these are costly. Farmers like Gheorghe Domnicu and Aristotel Nunescu are spending heavily daily to maintain warmth, worrying about financial impacts and potential crop damage from frost or snow. The situation highlights their financial risks, uncertainty about market prices, and vulnerability to harsh weather conditions.
