Chestnut yields in Turkey dropped due to gall bees and delayed seasons

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Turkiye

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Published Nov 21, 2023

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The chestnut yield in the Black Sea region of Turkey has decreased significantly this year, with a drop to 1 in 4. This is due to climate conditions and the spread of gall bees, which harm chestnuts, to various parts of the country. The delay in the spring season and the spread of the gall bee have negatively affected chestnut production, leading to higher prices and a decrease in overall yield.

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Climate conditions and gall bees hit chestnuts Prof. Dr. Ümit Serdar: "This year, chestnut yield in the Black Sea region has dropped to 1 in 4" "The chestnut harvest in Turkey, which was 77 thousand tons last year, may not even be 50 thousand tons." SAMSUN - Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Head of Fruit Growing and Breeding Department, Prof. Dr. Ümit Serdar said that my chestnut yield has decreased significantly due to the spread of the gall bee, which harms chestnuts, to many parts of Turkey and the delay of the seasons by 3-4 weeks. Prof. stated that my chestnut yield decreased due to the spread of the gall bee, known as the enemy of chestnuts, and the late spring season in 2023. Dr. Ümit Serdar made important statements. Prof. stated that in the past, the prices of chestnuts and hazelnuts were approximately the same. Dr. Serdar said, "We started 2023 with a lot of delays in the spring. Especially the winter lasted longer. It was very ...

Source: Haberler Agri News