Turkey: Yield decreased due to adverse weather conditions in Malatya's registered dalbastı cherry

Published 2021년 5월 19일

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The article highlights the significant decrease in the yield of dalbastı cherry in the Yeşilyurt district of Malatya due to irregular seasonal temperatures. This has negatively impacted farmers who rely on the crop, as it is a crucial source of income after apricot. The adverse weather conditions have resulted in premature flower drying and stem drying, leading to a scarcity of cherries. The Yesilyurt Chamber of Agriculture has called for support, including medication, to maintain cherry quality and fight the cherry fly to prevent future population surges.

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The registered geographical indication "dalbastı cherry" produced in Yeşilyurt district of Malatya and sold to Germany, Norway and Russia as well as the domestic market was negatively affected by seasonal temperature differences this year and the yield decreased significantly. Farmers are waiting for support due to the loss of yield in dalbastı cherry, which is one of the important sources of income for the city farmer after apricot and is known for its unique taste. Yesilyurt Chamber of Agriculture Chairman Doğan Solmaz told Anadolu Agency (AA) that adverse weather conditions significantly reduced cherry production in the district. Solmaz said, "The air temperatures differed day by day. Since the weather was cold during the flowering period, there was no pollination because the bees did not fly. Also, the flowers dried up prematurely and the stem dried due to the hot wind. Our cherries were almost non-existent. 1-2 kilograms of cherries at most from the tree. This increases the ...

Source: Sondakika