Turkiye: Walnut harvest begins in Kaman despite drought

Despite the drought, walnut harvest has begun in the gardens in Kaman district of Kırşehir. Walnut harvests have begun in walnut gardens that have not received the expected amount of rain due to seasonal conditions. While fresh walnut harvests have begun in the gardens in Kaman district, one of the important walnut production regions in Turkey, the fact that the harvest is above expectations this year pleases the products. Kaman District Chamber of Agriculture President Çetin Gökalp said that the 2024 walnut harvest has slowly begun. Gökalp said, "Although the year was dry, the yield is high, although some gardens were damaged by this situation. Hopefully, the inside of the walnut has not been affected by the extreme heat. Walnut producers in the district are doing what is necessary to produce good walnuts in gardens close to 24-25 thousand acres. Kaman walnut is a walnut that has proven itself by receiving a geographical indication 3 years ago." Farmers working feverishly in ...