Drought cost Serbia EUR 375mn

The drought so far caused losses estimated at EUR 375mn, an Agriculture Ministry official says.

Izvor: Tanjug

Monday, 27.08.2007.

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The drought so far caused losses estimated at EUR 375mn, an Agriculture Ministry official says. Danilo Golubovic, a secretary with the Agriculture Ministry, told the state television (RTS) Monday that “corn crops suffered the worst damage and that its yield will fall short by 40 percent, while sunflower and soybean crops have also been affected.” Drought cost Serbia EUR 375mn He pointed out that the government has appointed a commission in charge of natural disasters which has certain resources to compensate for the damages. Asked whether flour prices will go up, Golubovic replied that the balances will be made when the corn, sunflower and soybean harvests were finished, adding that at that time it will be known what should be done by the end of the year.

Drought cost Serbia EUR 375mn

He pointed out that the government has appointed a commission in charge of natural disasters which has certain resources to compensate for the damages.

Asked whether flour prices will go up, Golubović replied that the balances will be made when the corn, sunflower and soybean harvests were finished, adding that at that time it will be known what should be done by the end of the year.

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