Nuts, subtropical fruits, and berries show strong growth in production in Georgia

The article highlights the growth in production of various agricultural products in Georgia from 2014 to 2020, with the exception of citrus fruits. The report indicates significant increases in the production of nuts, subtropical fruits, grapes, and berries, with nuts seeing the largest increase of 55%. The walnut harvest also saw a 44% increase, despite being below the peak harvest of 2015. Subtropical fruits, particularly persimmons, and grapes have also experienced substantial growth, driven in part by external demand and support programs. However, the production of table grapes remains low. Berry production also increased due to financial support and export opportunities, with blueberries being a key export and investment product. Despite these increases, there were challenges such as improper technology and unusual weather, leading to varying harvest sizes. The article also mentions that the government has provided significant co-financing for walnut and berry farms under the 'Plant the Future' program, contributing to the growth in these areas.