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Gürsu aims for record Santa Maria pear production in Bursa
The Gürsu district in Bursa is anticipating record-breaking pear production, particularly for the geographically indicated Santa Maria variety. Favorable climate conditions this year have significantly boosted yields compared to the previous year, when cold weather limited regional production of Santa Maria and Deveci pears to between 85,000 and 90,000 tons.
Kamil Dönmez, President of the Gürsu Chamber of Agriculture, stated that the Santa Maria harvest in Gürsu could reach 75,000 tons, up from the typical 50,000–55,000 tons. On a broader scale, Bursa is expected to produce at least 100,000 tons of Santa Maria pears, contributing to a national estimate of 120,000–130,000 tons. When including the districts of Kestel, İnegöl, and İznik, Bursa's total pear output may reach 130,000 tons.
According to 2026 estimates from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), total pear production across Turkey is projected to rise by 43%, reaching approximately 610,000 tons.
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Bursa · Gürsu · Gürsu Chamber of Agriculture · Kamil Dönmez · Turkish Statistical Institute
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Gürsu expects a record Santa Maria pear harvest of up to 75,000 tons, compared to a normal yield of 50,000–55,000 tons. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.gzt.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Last year, cold weather limited the Santa Maria and Deveci pear harvest in the region to 85,000–90,000 tons. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.gzt.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Including Kestel, İnegöl, and İznik, Bursa's total pear production could reach 130,000 tons this year. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.gzt.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] TÜİK predicts Turkey's total pear production will increase by 43% to approximately 610,000 tons in 2026. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.gzt.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bursa produces at least 100,000 tons of the estimated 120,000–130,000 tons of Santa Maria pears in Turkey. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.gzt.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr