“We planted less tomatoes this year and lost…”
Villagers say yields are low and prices are falling
“Over the years, due to the pandemic and the war, we realized that our products did not go, they sank. This year too Russia–Ukraine We planted little and lost because we were suspicious of the war. “
Goychayli farmer he says.
There are greenhouses in more than 30 villages of Goychay. Most of them are Lakchiplag, Karagi, Myrti, Alithe villageWas established in Yalman, Garaman, Sheker, Chereke, Kurdamish villages.
In the second half of May, mass harvesting of traditional tomato greenhouses began in Goychay. The villagers collect and sell tomato products from their home-grown greenhouses. The number of tomato greenhouses, which are the only source of livelihood for the population, has decreased this year.
“We were warned that less sowing, the harvest will not go well”
Mırtı-Alithe villageIn the villages of Lakchiplag, almost 80 percent of the population grows tomatoes in greenhouses. Lakchiplag of the region the village According to resident Gulnar Karimova, this year she planted half of last year’s crop. The reason was the disappointment that sales will be in good shape during the season.
“In fact, last year the productivity was good, but it did not go to the money, the crop sank, we were in debt. We thought that productivity would be good this year as well, but we were worried that it would go on sale at a good price due to the war and the pandemic. We were also warned that less sowing and harvest will not be good. ”
“Last year we built three greenhouses and planted more than 6,000 tomato seedlings. This year, we have planted about 4,000, and we will start selling next week. Over the years, due to pandemics and wars, we realized that our products did not go, they sank. This year too Russia–Ukraine We planted little and lost because we were suspicious of the war. It also requires a lot of planting, a lot of money, and white rot does not allow the remaining crop to remain on the tree, ”said the villager.
The number of greenhouses has been reduced
Each family used to build 3-4, sometimes 5-6 greenhouses on their farms, but this year the number of greenhouses has been reduced by 2-3 times. In general, 250-300 hectares of arable land in the region has been reduced by half.
Farmers say that about a thousand greenhouses have been built in Mirti-Alikand this year. Some villagers refused to do so.
“The road to Russia was closed, as a result of which the crop sank”
Samir Isayev, a resident of the village, says that due to the current situation, two greenhouses have grown tomatoes this year. According to him, last year the cost of products was high, and the selling price was 5- kg.10 was around a penny. As a result, they suffered a lot. Therefore, he was afraid of the same fate, he was afraid of over-indebtedness, and preferred less planting.
“Last year I built 6 greenhouses in my yard, in total 10 I planted about a thousand tomato and cucumber seedlings. I had high hopes, I even bought seedlings at a very high price and planted some of them myself. But what I planted was damaged. “
Samir Isayev says that it was a good harvest in the summer, but it did not go well:
“The road to Russia was closed, and as a result, the crop sank, and the price of abundance in the domestic market fell sharply. In the best case 10It was possible to sell for 15 kopecks, and this year I was careful, but the executive was warned to plant less, there will be no sale. Last year, the population of 4-5 villages stood up due to the sinking of crops rally did, but no one cured, they dispersed the rally, saying that the road to Russia is closed, take action. That’s why I planted 2,000 seedlings, and now the yield is low, but the price is normal. “
The peasant gathers the produce and sells it in the yard
Villagers say that currently the purchase price for tomatoes is 1 manat 20 penny, 1 manat is between 30 cents. The peasant gathers the produce and the buyer buys it in the yard. This only pays for the cost of greenhouses. Because, unlike in previous years, the villagers prefer to bring custom-grown tomato seedlings from Baku, which costs twice as much. The reason is that the varieties are more profitable in terms of quality, time and material. Thus, farmers spend more fuel and time growing it on their farms, and sometimes face the detection of poor quality hybrid seeds. As a result, there is a loss of crops, the peasant is deceived.
Villagers say that currently the purchase price for tomatoes is 1 manat 20 penny, 1 manat is between 30 cents. The peasant gathers the produce and the buyer buys it in the yard. This only pays for the cost of greenhouses. Because, unlike in previous years, the villagers prefer to bring custom-grown tomato seedlings from Baku, which costs twice as much. The reason is that the varieties are more profitable in terms of quality, time and material. Thus, farmers spend more fuel and time growing it on their farms, and sometimes face the detection of poor quality hybrid seeds. As a result, there is a loss of crops, the peasant is deceived.
The villagers say that this year, too, they prefer large, tasty and high-quality hybrid varieties such as “bella”, “bel-belina” and “make-up”. Although these varieties are distinguished by their rapid maturity and productivity, seedlings purchased last year for 27-28 kopecks have risen in price by one or two kopecks this year, depending on the variety.
“I spent 5,000 seedlings in installments in installments of 2,000 seedlings. Every process is difficult labor and requires materiality. May 20I started collecting after. Twice I sold a kilogram for 1 manat 30 kopecks. He still did part of the cost. The first bunch is over. The main crop is in the first batch, ”said the villager.
According to Samir Isayev, although hybrid varieties are large, this year weather could not get much produce due to the conditions. “The rains did not allow it. Basically, brokers come and buy on the spot and take it to Russia. The purchasing power is high because the road is open this year, but the yield is low because there is less sowing.
“It is interesting that the selling price of tomatoes in Baku is 2.80-3, depending on the type and region of cultivation. It varies between 50 cents. They do not charge more than 1 manat 30 kopecks from us. Still losing peasants, winning brokers. However, brokers are increasingly lowering prices, expected to be less than 1 manat from June. And it does not cost anything. Buy cheap, sell expensive, no peasant labor, ”he added.
“Price is not enough”
Eljan Aliyev, a resident of Mirti village, is one of those who reduced the number of greenhouses. He grew his tomato seedlings not from himself, but from Baku. He took this step due to the quality of expensive fuel, coatings and variety, and although it is currently selling for the first time, the price does not satisfy him.
He says productivity is low this year. He could not sow due to impossibility:
“Before, we planted 4-5 greenhouses in two areas. This year, two brothers built two greenhouses. Also, because last year the weight did not go to 40-50 kopecks, we got into debt, we were afraid that this year we will suffer the same fate. Therefore, we reduced the number. To be honest, we were late due to the rain, the crop did not turn red. I didn’t want to use the medicine, so I waited to sell it. “
According to him, AprilIn May, a kilogram of tomatoes cost 1 manat 40-50 kopecks, in late May prices fell: