Vegetable production
Vegetable output is projected to decrease by 0.8%, reaching approximately 33.3 million tons. Within this category, watermelon production is expected to rise by 8.3%, onion by 2.6%, and melon by 17.5%. In contrast, declines are forecast for tomatoes at 7.6%, capia peppers for paste at 6.3%, and green beans at 8.3%.

Fruit production
Fruit, beverage, and spice crop production is expected to fall by 30.4%, reaching about 19.8 million tons. Sharp declines are projected for several major fruit crops, including apples (down 48.3%), peaches (down 46.1%), nectarines (down 44.1%), cherries (down 70.6%), and grapes (down 24.5%). Strawberry production is forecast to decline by 1.9%.

Among citrus fruits, tangerine production is expected to rise by 7.1%, while orange and lemon production may fall by 15.0% and 34.8%, respectively.

Nut and other crops
Production decreases are also anticipated among major nuts: hazelnuts by 38.5%, walnuts by 38.1%, and pistachios by 61.1%. Banana production is forecast to decline by 1.6%, while olive production is expected to drop by 34.7% compared to the previous year.

The data reflect broad challenges across Turkey’s horticultural sector, influenced by varying climatic and production conditions across regions.

Source: Fresh Plaza