W13 Hazelnut Update: Türkiye's Sector Rehabilitation Initiatives and Export Trends in Düzce

Published 2024년 4월 9일

In W13 in the hazelnut landscape, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is spearheading the "Hazelnut Orchards Rehabilitation Project" to rejuvenate Türkiye's hazelnut industry by focusing on yield enhancement, quality improvement, cost reduction, and modernization. This initiative aims to replace old and unproductive orchards with modern terraces, offering 100% grant support to participating producers. As of Apr-24, renovation work has been completed on 25 hectares of land across orchards belonging to 34 producers in 9 districts, with plans for another 10 hectares within the year. The project seeks to empower producers to generate higher profits through increased yields and reduced production costs, while also ensuring the long-term sustainability of hazelnut production in Türkiye. Meanwhile, data from the Düzce Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry reveals trends in hazelnut exports from Düzce during Q1-24, indicating a dominance of processed hazelnut exports to the EU, with 4 thousand mt exported during the period.

Turkish Initiative Boosts Hazelnut Production and Quality Through Modern Orchards

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is implementing the "Hazelnut Orchards Rehabilitation Project" to enhance hazelnut production within the country. The project represents a significant effort by the Turkish government to revitalize Türkiye's hazelnut industry. By focusing on yield improvement, quality enhancement, cost reduction, and modernization, the project seeks to improve the livelihoods of hazelnut producers and ensure the continued success of this important agricultural sector. Establishing new modern orchards is a key aspect of the initiative, promoting more efficient and productive cultivation practices.

By facilitating mechanization and creating layouts conducive to easier agricultural practices, the project aims to reduce production costs for hazelnut farmers.

Old and unproductive hazelnut orchards, particularly those on slopes, are being replaced with terraces to improve land management. Existing orchards with declining productivity due to aging are also being renewed. The project, launched in 2021, offers 100% grant support to participating producers. As of Apr-24, renovation work has been completed on 25 hectares (ha) of land across orchards belonging to 34 producers in 9 districts. Plans are underway to renew another 10 ha within the year. Applications for participation in the project are open until April 30, 2024.

The project aims to empower producers to generate higher profits by improving hazelnut yields and reducing production costs. Modernization efforts are expected to enhance the ease of agricultural practices, contributing to overall operational efficiency. Establishing modern orchards with high productivity per unit area is expected to ensure the long-term sustainability of hazelnut production in Türkiye.

Düzce Hazelnut Exports Focus on Processed Products in Q1-24

Data from the Düzce Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry reveals trends in hazelnut exports from Düzce, Türkiye during Q1-24. It remains to be seen if the dominance of processed hazelnut exports observed in Q1-24 will continue throughout the year. Düzce exported 4 thousand metric tons (mt) of hazelnuts to the European Union (EU) in Q1-24. This represents a breakdown of 2.3 thousand mt in Jan-24, 541 mt in Feb-24, and 1.15 thousand mt in Mar-24.

The majority of hazelnut exports from Düzce to the EU consisted of processed hazelnuts, reflecting a trend observed in the overall export profile. The report highlights that Düzce exported a total of 9.73 thousand mt of hazelnuts in 2023.