The harvest of ordu kiwi continues in Turkiye

Harvest continues for the first kiwi with a 'geographical indication' document in Turkey, the 'Ordu kiwi'. This year, the kiwi, which is expected to yield more than 6 thousand tons, is expected to contribute approximately 300 million TL to the Ordu province. Kiwi production, which was planted in Ordu in 1993 to provide additional income alongside hazelnuts, is becoming widespread. Kiwi, which started as a hobby 30 years ago, received a geographical indication certificate in 2019. While approximately 9 thousand tons of kiwi were produced in the province in previous years, the yield decreased to 5-6 thousand tons this year due to weather conditions, diseases and pests. Despite this, the kiwi, most of which is exported abroad, is expected to contribute approximately 300 million TL to the Ordu province economy. "Prices increased by 100 percent compared to last year" Ordu Kiwi Producers Association President Yusuf Uzunlar said, "The product is good in Ordu, there is no problem with ...