The most productive apple season in 10 years
Turkey
Monday 14 October 2019
FJ
This year's production will reach 100,000 tons (Photo: tarimtv.gov.tr).
In Turkey, apples professionals are satisfied. Especially in the region of Central Anatolia which records the most productive season for the last 10 years.
In Kayseri province, Central Anatolia region, the main apple producers recorded very good yields. With the combined effect of favorable factors, this season is the most productive of the last 10 years.
Producing 15 varieties of apples (Starking, Golden, Pink Lady, Fuji ...) the province of Kayseri is one of the most important center of apple production in Turkey.
According to the local Chamber of Commerce, production up to now around 80,000 tons will reach 100,000 tons this year. About 50% of the volume produced should be destined for the domestic market and 50% for export.
source : aa.com.tr