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Citrus fruit is coming into it's peak season

According to the data of November 21, tangerine export amounted to 3,069 tons, however, the export of tangerine amounted to 911 tons in the same period of the previous year. This year we enjoy an abundant harvest, which gives us more opportunities to increase citrus export to other countries. Russia, Armenia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan are remained as major markets for our production. The wholesale price on tangerines fluctuates from 0.50 to 0.80 GEL.
With the support of the government of Ajara,  the Ministry of Agriculture of Adjara opened the coordination center, which is operated in Adjara region to promote the smooth flow of tangerine delivery process.
The hot line of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (1501) is operated in the center, where all intereseted persons can get the necessary information. Non-standard and poor quality tangerines subsidize program will be launched from November 25. Under the decision of the Government of Adjara, one kg of non-standard poor quality tangerines will get 10 tetri subsidy from state. Â