This year's spring brought unexpected climatic changes, which became a great threat to fruit plantations. Early apricots, which should be the first signs of a new harvest, suffered significant losses due to a sharp cold snap. According to ProAgro Group, spring frosts are not uncommon, and from year to year they harm the agricultural sector, especially early-flowering varieties.

After several warm weeks that stimulated the flowering of fruit trees, night temperatures in most parts of the country dropped sharply below zero. In the western regions, even snow fell, which further worsened the situation for the flowering of early varieties. This sudden cold front slowed down the development of new crops and jeopardized their further development.

Early warming contributed to the active flowering of fruit trees, which was supposed to launch a new harvest season. However, due to a sharp drop in temperature at the beginning of the week, the flowers of early apricots mostly froze, and therefore it is no longer possible to expect a significant harvest from this variety. This is a significant blow to farmers who were counting on early production.

Further recurrence of frosts may negatively affect not only apricots, but also the harvest of other fruit trees and grapes. Despite the efforts of farmers, weather instability remains a serious threat to the formation of a quality harvest this year.

Ecologist and geobotanist Yakiv Didukh emphasized that any significant weather fluctuations are always a risk for the agricultural sector. However, he noted that farmers have already learned to adapt to climate change by planting different varieties of plants. This approach allows you to compensate for the losses of one variety at the expense of the harvest of another, which provides a certain stability in production.

Despite the negative effects of frost, there is positive news - early spring rains have significantly moistened the soil. This is crucial for maintaining soil fertility and forming a crop in the summer. Ensuring sufficient moisture will help farmers compensate for some losses and contribute to the restoration of sown areas in the coming season.