Turkey forecasts a decrease in fruit and vegetable harvest

The production of fresh fruits and vegetables in Turkey this year will decrease significantly, as strong frosts in April affected the condition of crops, FreshPlaza reports. Data from the Turkish Statistical Agency forecasts that the harvest of fruits, berries, and spices will decrease by 24.4% - from 28.4 million tons to 21.4 million tons. Bold farmers make a successful tandem with fruits from Spain and Bulgaria A decline is also expected in apple production. In this sector, the reduction in yields will be even more drastic - around 38% to 2.7 million tons, according to forecasts. The harvest of peaches and nectarines may shrink by more than 30%, while cherry production is expected to decrease by over 50%, the analyses show. The impact of bad weather in Turkey extends to apricots, grapes, figs, plums, and tomatoes. There will be problems with strawberries, which are now coming to market from greenhouses. The harvest of oranges and lemons may decrease by 12.4% and 20.9% ...