Belarusian Apricot Crop Survives Frost: A Farmer's Resilience

Pinsk Apricot Crop Weathers Frost: Local Farmer Shares Update A Pinsk, Belarus farmer is assessing the damage to his apricot crop following a recent frost. The farmer, who wishes to remain anonymous, filmed a video on May 29th detailing the impact of the unexpected cold snap. In the video, he shows the plants, some of which have already started producing fruit despite the challenging conditions. He explains that the plants were not protected from the frost, a decision he now regrets. "It was a risk," he states, "but we hoped for the best." Undeterred, the farmer has begun treating his crop with Switch fungicide to combat rot. He is optimistic about the future and hopes the recent rains will be followed by sunny weather. His resilience and pragmatic approach to overcoming the challenges of agriculture highlight the dedication of local farmers in Belarus.