Walnut harvest joy in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

In Kahramanmaraş, which has an important position in walnut production in Turkey, farmers who are satisfied with the yield and quality are experiencing the joy of harvest. Walnuts, one of the geographically indicated products of the city, are exported to America and Europe. In addition to Çağlayancerit and Bertiz regions, which are considered the epicenter of walnut production, the production potential has increased in Ilıca and Avcılar regions. In the harvest season, villagers are shaking the walnuts from the trees in a cooperative manner. Approximately 19 thousand tons of harvest is expected this year for walnuts, which are included in the geographical products list with the 'Maraş-18' brand registration. Colorful images were also seen at the festival held in the walnut gardens in Gürleğen Yaylası, Avcılar Neighborhood, Onikişubat district. Producer Oğuzhan Özkayım said, "We harvest late due to the altitude, but it also causes the quality to be high. The harvest is very good, ...