Turkey: Hazelnut groves inherited from grandfather are no longer sustainable

Published 2021년 5월 26일

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The Giresun Commodity Exchange Chairman, Hamza Bölük, has called for an increase in Turkey's hazelnut production and quality to maintain its global leadership in the market. He pointed out that the average production per acre in other countries is between 150 and 250 kilograms, while in Turkey, it is 88 kilograms. Bölük stressed the need for scientific agriculture and agricultural support to boost production. He also highlighted that the majority of hazelnut gardens in Giresun are over 150-200 years old and need replacement, a task that farmers cannot afford without state support.

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Giresun Commodity Exchange Chairman Hamza Bölük said that in order for Turkey to maintain its leadership in hazelnut production in the world, the amount and quality of hazelnut production must be increased. Bölük said in a statement to the AA correspondent that the average kilograms per acre of other countries engaged in hazelnut agriculture ranged between 150 and 250, while this figure was 88 kilograms in Turkey. Stressing that in order for Turkey to compete with other countries engaged in hazelnut farming, the amount of production in this area must be increased, Bölük stated that the more hazelnuts are produced, the more hazelnuts they will have the opportunity to sell. Noting that if the production does not move to a sustainable point and the hazelnut processing companies in the world do not believe that there is a reasonable level of hazelnut yield in Turkey, Bölük pointed out that these companies will start to look for solutions in other markets and said, "In order for Turkey ...

Source: Sondakika