Georgian walnut growers are advised to switch to new technologies for growing hazelnuts
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Georgia
Published Apr 29, 2022
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In the regions of Western Georgia, the process of chemical treatment of walnut plantations has begun - primarily with antifungal drugs. At the same time, compared to previous years, the quality of hazelnuts has increased, although pests are still a serious problem, Business Georgia reports. To improve the quality of hazelnuts, local farmers need to learn new technologies for growing nuts.
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According to the head of the Association of Hazelnut Producers Georgy Todua, despite the fact that the problem of the marble bug as a whole has been overcome, there are still many diseases that hinder crop growth and improve the quality of nuts. See also: Instead of Russia, Georgian fruit and vegetable exporters unite to find alternative markets “Another problem is the lack of knowledge and skills, especially among small farmers who prefer the traditional approach, and practically do not use technologies and new methods. For large manufacturers, this problem has been largely solved, but small and medium-sized ones still hardly perceive innovations. When farmers use modern methods, then the harvest is much better,” said Todua. According to him, the poor quality of hazelnuts and rot, which is caused by bacteria and fungi, are also problems. In 2021, the hazelnut harvest in Georgia amounted to ...
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