Hungarian walnuts cannot compete with overseas products

Farmers on domestic walnut plantations are confident of a good harvest this year. After the drought in 2022, a significant improvement in the quantity and quality of the harvest is expected. According to the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), market conditions are not favorable. It is difficult for domestic products to compete with overseas walnuts. In order to increase the efficiency of cultivation, the development of cultivation technology and the modernization of cultivation systems are essential. The domestic walnut farmers are optimistic, after last year's drought, a better than average harvest is expected this year. According to the joint overview of NAK and FruitVeB, overall, a great harvest in terms of quantity and quality is expected this year, although the effects of last year's extreme drought are felt in several growing regions, which is reflected in the average, or in some places even weaker, harvest due ...