Turkey: Estimated apricot production in Malatya announced

This year, the estimated fresh apricot production in Malatya is expected to be approximately 385 thousand 850 tons, while dried apricots are expected to be 77 thousand 170 tons. Governor Hulusi Şahin, in a statement to reporters in Dried Apricot Licensed Warehousing, said that they announced the estimated 2023 apricot harvest in line with the instructions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Stating that the apricot harvest was determined by the broad-based commission, Şahin said, "The commission has been determining the yield for years, and their success and success rates are above 95 percent. In conclusion, this is an estimate. The average yield per tree for Malatya province is 40 kilograms and 400 grams. Fresh apricots. production was 385 thousand 850 kilograms, and the amount of dried apricots to be obtained was 77 thousand 170 tons. The figure is almost the same as last year." he said. Stating that they have determined the amount of apricots, Şahin said, "This ...