Demirci district in Manisa, Turkey, is expecting a bountiful almond harvest of 550 tons this year, with 400 thousand trees covering 13,200 decares. This anticipates a significant increase in production, with plans to harvest 700 tons in the next two years, thanks to the growth of 50 percent of the trees and new plantings. Ibrahim Çatal, a farmer who has been producing almonds for 16 years, remains hopeful for the quality and market price of the harvest.