Hazelnut season 2023 in Georgia

Published 2023년 7월 27일

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Hazelnut production in Georgia is facing challenges for the 2023 season, but there is hope for improved quality and yield compared to the previous year. Sales of freshly harvested hazelnuts have begun in the local market, but exporters have not yet started buying. Dry weather during harvest is crucial for producing high-quality hazelnuts, and rains in June and July have caused some issues for farmers. The government's support program to encourage farmers to use plant protection products may not lead to significant improvement in hazelnut quality this season, as many beneficiaries spent the subsidy on other agricultural products. Despite these difficulties, there is optimism that prices will remain stable and there may be some improvement in Georgian hazelnut quality.

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Hazelnut production in Georgia faces challenges in the 2023 season, but there is hope for improved quality and yield compared to 2022. Sales of freshly harvested hazelnuts have already begun in the local market, but exporters have not yet started buying, EastFruit analysts say. The average wholesale price for raw hazelnuts (in green husks) is 2-3 lari/kg ($0.77-1.16). The mass harvest is expected to begin in August. Dry weather at the time of harvest plays a critical role in producing quality hazelnuts with less aflatoxins, as the quality of last year's harvest suffered due to prolonged rains during harvest. Already, the rains in June and July have led to some problems for farmers. The results of a government support program initiated in 2022 to encourage farmers to spray their gardens with plant protection products will also be visible in the 2023 season. However, industry representatives told EastFruit that many beneficiaries spent the ₾500 ($197) per hectare subsidy for ...

Source: Eastfruit