In Russia, walnut orchards are being actively established — expert

In Crimea, they intend to be the first in the country to start growing pecan nuts on an industrial scale.

Hazelnut, almond, and walnut orchards are being actively established in Russia for import substitution. Their entry into the fruit-bearing stage in the coming years will stimulate the investment attractiveness of the industry, TASS was told by Roman Fursenko, president of the International Association of Nut Growers.

"Nut growing has been gaining popularity in the Russian Federation in recent years. Hazelnuts are being planted at the fastest rate: from 1,000 to 2,000 hectares per year. In second place is the walnut—300-400 hectares, and almonds—150-300 hectares per year," the expert reported.

He noted that over the years, the technological sophistication of nut growing in Russia will increase, and a comprehensive approach must be applied in the formation of the structure of young orchards when they are being established.

"Now, more potential nut growers, thanks to the association, approach the establishment of orchards with a greater understanding. They understand that this is not an orchard for the lazy, there is a lot of work to be done, and because of the smaller quantity, it is more significant..."