In Turkey, possible minus temperatures can seriously damage the blooming hazelnut buds

Published Mar 28, 2023

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The article highlights concerns about upcoming snowfall and potential minus temperatures in the Black Sea Region, which could negatively impact the hazelnut buds in the area. These buds, which have already been affected by a hot winter, could face significant damage and harvest losses if the expected cold temperatures cause agricultural frost. To mitigate this risk, there has been a 21% increase in agricultural insurance in the hazelnut-growing regions, with Ordu seeing a 20% rise in policies taken out. The Union of Chambers of Agriculture of Turkey has expressed apprehension among producers due to past similar weather events leading to total crop failures.

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Arslan Soydan, Member of the Board of the Union of Chambers of Agriculture of Turkey, said that possible minus temperatures after the expected snowfall in the Black Sea Region can seriously damage the blooming hazelnut buds. The hazelnut buds, which are one of the most important livelihoods of the Black Sea Region, have started to open, and leaves have grown due to the hot winter season. It was stated from the meteorology that the expected snowfall in 30 provinces and the air temperatures below zero that will be effective afterwards may damage the buds and lead to a loss of harvest in hazelnuts. "Risk continues, manufacturers are uneasy" Arslan Soydan, Member of the Board of the Union of Chambers of Agriculture of Turkey, said that the winter was hot and the hot weather was effective in the last week of March. Stating that the hazelnuts have completely opened their leaves in the high, middle and coastal areas due to these hot weather, Soydan said, "Right now, the risk continues. ...

Source: Kamu3