Georgian walnut growers are advised to switch to new technologies for growing hazelnuts

Published Apr 28, 2022

Tridge summary

In Western Georgia, chemical treatment of walnut plantations has begun, with an increase in hazelnut quality despite ongoing pest problems. However, the Association of Hazelnut Producers emphasizes the need for local farmers to learn new technologies to further improve quality. Despite solving the marble bug issue, numerous diseases continue to affect crops. Small and medium-sized manufacturers struggle to adopt innovations, leading to poor quality harvests and rot. In 2021, Georgia's hazelnut harvest reached approximately 25,000 tons, generating $118 million from exports, primarily to the European Union.
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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. 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 ...
Source: Eastfruit

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