Meteorological stations are predicting an unusually good harvest this year in the Crimea, where there are tens of thousands of Jewish farmers. Excellent weather has prevailed there this season. Orchards are in excellent condition, as are the summer and winter seed cultures, and the amount of rainfall is favorable.
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