Featured Features in Kastamonu Walnut Production
Kastamonu, has an important place in Turkey's walnut production. Especially with the increasing agricultural activities in recent years, walnut cultivation in our province has shown great development. Thanks to the dedication and agricultural policies of our producers, walnut cultivation in Kastamonu has an important potential both economically and ecologically.
Geographical Advantages of Kastamonu
The geographical structure of Kastamonu offers an extremely suitable environment for walnut cultivation. The altitudes ranging from zero to 1600 meters provide the climatic conditions necessary for the development of walnut trees. This situation directly affects the quality and yield of walnuts. Especially Nature, İnebolu, tosya ve Vehicle districts are among the prominent regions in walnut production.
Harvest Process and Productivity
As of 2023, walnut harvest has been made in a total of 10 acres of land in Kastamonu. In this process, a total of 5 thousand 454 tons walnuts have been harvested. Especially Nature district was the region with the highest yield with 1,550 tons of walnuts from 1,502 acres of land. Other districts İnebolu ve tosya also draw attention with a harvest of 861 tons and 740 tons respectively.
Climate Impacts and Production Decline
The cold weather experienced in the spring season caused a loss of productivity in some regions of Kastamonu. For example, especially in the city center Vehicle, Senpazar, Stone bridge ve Devkani In places like this, the yield per decare has decreased. In the central district, only 6 tons of walnuts could be harvested this year from areas where 360 thousand tons of walnuts were previously harvested.
Economic Importance of Walnut Farming
In Kastamonu, walnuts attract attention with their high nutritional value and healthy oil content. In addition to being an important export product in Turkey, walnuts also contribute to the local economy. Farmers in Kastamonu have begun to turn to walnut cultivation due to increasing demand and economic returns. This allows for the diversification of agricultural activities in the region and economic development.
Future Perspective and Investments
Kastamonu's walnut production has great potential in the future. As Turkey's walnut imports increase, it is expected that Kastamonu's walnut production will also increase. Walnuts are increasingly in demand as a healthy food source and their market share is increasing worldwide. While 335 thousand tons of walnuts are produced annually in Turkey, it is seen that this does not meet the demand of 448 thousand tons.
Agricultural Policies and Supports
In Kastamonu, the support provided by the state and the training programs for farmers are of great importance for the support of walnut farming. Thanks to these supports, farmers can increase their productivity by adopting modern agricultural techniques and obtain quality products. In addition, producer unions that producers will form together will provide a significant advantage both in the domestic market and in exports.
Quality and Diversity in Walnut Production
Quality stands out as one of the most important factors in Kastamonu's walnut production. Cultivating high-quality walnuts provides a competitive advantage both in the domestic market and internationally. Applying modern agricultural techniques, increasing walnut diversity and raising producers' awareness will increase Kastamonu's brand value in walnut farming.
As a result
In summary, walnut farming in Kastamonu has great potential with its geographical advantages, climate conditions and agricultural policies. With the efforts of our producers and state support, Kastamonu's walnut production will show significant development both economically and socially. With healthy and high-quality walnut production, Kastamonu will continue to be one of Turkey's walnut paradises.
