In Ordu, hazelnut harvest dates announced: Producers warned to 'avoid early harvest'

In Ordu, hazelnut collection dates were announced as August 4 for coastal areas, August 11 for middle areas, and August 18 for high areas. Experts note that due to crop loss this year, there is a shortage of hazelnuts, and producers should avoid early harvesting to maintain yield and quality. In Ordu, the most hazelnut-producing region in Turkey, crop loss occurred due to agricultural frost in April. The 2024 crop was announced as 202 thousand tons, and for 2025, it was estimated at 64 thousand tons. In Ordu, hazelnut collection dates were announced as August 4 for coastal areas, August 11 for middle areas, and August 18 for high areas. Experts note that due to crop loss this year, there is a shortage of hazelnuts, and producers should avoid early harvesting to maintain yield and quality. "Our producers must adhere to these dates" Arslan Soydan, a member of the Board of Directors of the Union of Agricultural Chambers of Turkey, said, "In our province, the 2025 harvest and export ...