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Kastamonu chestnut harvest begins with increased yields
The chestnut harvest has begun in the Kastamonu province of Turkey, specifically in the coastal districts of Abana, Bozkurt, Çatalzeytin, Cide, Doğanyurt, and İnebolu. This year, producers are seeing increased yields following successful interventions by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry to control the gall wasp pest, which had previously reduced harvests.
In the Doğanyurt district, the chestnut trade generates an annual income of approximately 20 million TL. The local ‘lamb chestnuts’ are known for their thin shells and sweet aroma. Prices for the harvest currently range between 250 TL and 350 TL per kilogram, depending on the size of the nut. The produce is cleaned, sorted by size, and distributed to various cities across Turkey, including Istanbul, Samsun, Trabzon, and Giresun.
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Devrim Uçar · Doğanyurt · Kastamonu · Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry · Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Chestnuts are harvested in the coastal districts of Abana, Bozkurt, Çatalzeytin, Cide, Doğanyurt, and İnebolu. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.haberport.com · finans.mynet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Medium-sized chestnuts are sold for 250 TL per kilogram, while large ones are sold for 350 TL per kilogram. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.haberport.com · finans.mynet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The annual income from chestnut trade in the Doğanyurt district is approximately 20 million TL. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.haberport.com · finans.mynet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Yield has increased this year following efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Kastamonu Regional Directorate of Forestry to combat the gall wasp pest. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.haberport.com · finans.mynet.com