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Production of stone fruits increases
Turkey
Wednesday 29 August 2012
MD
There was a marked increase in production in 2012 of Turkish cherries (+25%) and peaches and nectarines (+6%).
Turkish production in 2012 of stone fruit is satisfactory according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
After a devastating year in 2011 for crops the weather conditions were favorable this year for flowering and harvest. Compared to 2011, production has increased by 25%
for cherries and 6% for peaches and nectarines.
This year, cherry production reached 500,000 MT and 57,000 MT exports. The production of peaches and nectarines were 550,000 MT and 45,000 MT exports.
This year, cherry production reached 500,000 MT and 57,000 MT exports. The production of peaches and nectarines were 550,000 MT and 45,000 MT exports.
source : usda gov
