Crop production in Turkey will decrease

The article reports on the second forecast of 2021, which predicts a decrease in cereal, herbal, and vegetable production by 12%, 0.2%, and 12% respectively, compared to the previous year. On the other hand, fruit, beverage, and spice production is expected to increase by 4.6%. Specifically, grain production is projected to decrease, with wheat, corn, barley, rye, and oat production forecasted to decrease by varying degrees. Legume production is also expected to see mixed results, with chickpeas decreasing by 24.6% but dry beans increasing by 8%. Vegetable production is expected to decrease by 0.2%, with some sub-groups like tuber and root vegetables and other vegetables not classified elsewhere expected to increase. Fruit production is expected to increase, with citrus fruits, oranges, lemons, and hazelnuts seeing significant increases, but pistachios are predicted to decrease by 59.7%. The article also mentions a potential fertilizer crisis that could impact food supply and prices.