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Voćar cooperative reports 40% drop in apple yield, struggles with low prices

The director of the "Voćar" apple cooperative in Slankamen, Nikola Kotarac, reported that this year's apple yield is approximately 40% lower, with wholesale prices ranging from 50 to 60 dinars per kilogram—far below production costs. Kotarac explained that the cooperative manages orchards covering around 600 hectares, and this year's yield has significantly decreased. He highlighted that apple producers have struggled to cover their costs for the past three years. The cooperative has made substantial investments in apple production, including the…