Turkey: Kahramanmaraş exports 10 thousand tons of registered walnut

Published 2021년 9월 23일

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Harvest season has begun for the proprietary 'Maraş-18' walnut in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, a variety with geographical indication registration and an annual yield of 20 thousand tons. This walnut, known for its quality and considered equivalent to America's 'Chandler' walnut, is exported to several countries including Iran, Iraq, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. The rest is consumed domestically. The walnuts are grown across the province, covering 100 thousand decares, and are harvested using modern techniques. Approximately 10 thousand tons are exported, with the rest consumed locally.

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10 thousand tons of registered walnut export from Kahramanmaraş Proprietary "Maraş-18" walnut is sent to Iran, Iraq, Russia and Saudi Arabia KAHRAMANMARAŞ - Harvest has started in 'Maraş-18' walnut, which has geographical indication registration certificate in Kahramanmaraş. Maraş-18, which has an annual yield of 20 thousand tons and rivals America's 'Chandler' walnut, is exported to Iran, Iraq, Russia and Saudi Arabia. Harvest has started in registered walnuts in Kahramanmaraş, which includes products with geographical registration marks such as ice cream, pepper and tarhana. Walnuts produced in large and small gardens on an area of 100 thousand decares throughout the province became an important source of income for farmers. In addition to the classical harvest, the farmers, who have switched to modern techniques in production, are harvesting in combination with walnut whisking and peeling machines. Farmers who obtain quality products with the drip irrigation system are smiling. ...

Source: Sondakika