In the Moscow region, they intend to increase the storage of potatoes and vegetables until 2025. 20 new vegetable stores will start operating in the region, the press service of the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Food reports.
Now there are places for storing 550 thousand tons of vegetables in the region.
“Our plans include the implementation of 20 projects for the construction and reconstruction of storage facilities, which will ensure the storage of more than 160 tons of vegetables. Currently, 550 tons of storage are available in the region, and accordingly, they will be increased to 710 tons,” said Georgy Filimonov, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Moscow Region.
Five storage facilities will be commissioned this year, in 2023 - 11, in 2024 - 4. Thanks to the expansion of the vegetable storage system, it will be possible to avoid seasonal fluctuations in vegetable prices.