550 tons of almond harvest expected in Demirci, Turkey

A 550-ton almond harvest is expected in Demirci district of Manisa. Farmers in Demirci, where almond production has increased in recent years in addition to jujubes, cherries and walnuts, have started harvesting almonds. Farmers who go to their fields early in the morning collect their products with poles. District Agriculture and Forestry Director Faruk Şenyurt stated that there are 1,178 registered almond producers in the district and said, "A 550-ton almond harvest is expected this year from 400 thousand trees in an area of 13,200 decares. 50 percent of the almonds are currently 5 years old. We aim to harvest 700 tons of almonds in 2 years with the newly ...