Turkey: While the yield of wheat and walnut increased in Kırklareli compared to last year, there was a 1 percent loss in sunflower and corn

Published Oct 1, 2022

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The article reports on the agricultural season in Kırklareli, Turkey, highlighting variations in crop yields. Despite a 1 percent decrease in sunflower and corn yields due to meadow caterpillar infestations, the region experienced increases in wheat and walnut yields. Mehmet Aksoy, the province's Director of Agriculture and Forestry, praised the season as productive, particularly for cereals. He also acknowledged the support given to producers and mentioned the ongoing production of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, Aksoy noted the potential of Kırklareli to satisfy the national walnut demand, given the young age of the walnut-growing gardens and the expected yield increase in the future.

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While the yield in wheat and walnut increased in Kırklareli compared to the previous year, there was a 1 percent loss in sunflower and corn in the early intervention due to meadow caterpillar infestation. Sunflower harvest work continues in Thrace, one of Turkey's most important grain warehouses. While there was a 1 percent loss in sunflower and corn in Kırklareli compared to last year, there was an increase in products such as wheat and walnuts due to the meadow caterpillar invasion. Kırklareli Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mehmet Aksoy emphasized that this year, compared to Thrace, Kırklareli had a very productive season in grains. Aksoy said, "We had a very productive year in cereals this year in Kırklareli. Especially our wheat harvest will be around 740 tons, sunflowers will be around 240 thousand tons. Our yield has been really good both in our oilseed crops and in cereals. Fruit growing and vegetable growing continue in other areas of Kırklareli. "Our ...

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