Turkey to Reduce Grain, Fruit, and Vegetable Production in 2025
According to the forecast from Turkey’s national statistics agency TÜİK, the country expects a decrease in total grain harvest to 37.4 million tons in 2025, which is 4.1% less compared to the previous year.
This is reported by AgroReview
Grain and Vegetable Harvest: Key Trends
The gross wheat harvest is projected to decrease by 5.8%, reaching 19.6 million tons. Barley production will amount to 7.5 million tons, which is 8% less than last year. Rye production will drop by 5.5% to 243 thousand tons, while oat production will decline by 23.1% to 300 thousand tons. At the same time, there is positive momentum for corn, with its harvest expected to increase by 4.9% compared to 2024, totaling 8.5 million tons.
Statistics indicate that vegetable production is also expected to be at 33 million tons, which is 1.7% less than the previous year’s figure. In particular, tomato harvesting volumes are projected to decrease by 5.7%, totaling 13.78 million tons.
Significant Reduction in Fruit and Citrus Harvest
The total production volume of fruit crops in Turkey in 2025 may decline by 24.4%, amounting to 21.4 million tons. Specifically, apple harvests are expected to fall by 38.7% to 2.7 million tons, strawberries by 4% to 582 thousand tons, peaches by 32.1% to 558.5 thousand tons, nectarines by 35.5% to 230 thousand tons, cherries by 55.7% to 322 thousand tons, and grapes by 18.6% to 2.82 million tons.
Regarding citrus fruits, TÜİK forecasts a slight increase in mandarin production by 0.6% to 2 million tons. Meanwhile, orange harvesting volumes are likely to decrease by 12.4%, totaling 1.41 million tons, and lemon production is expected to drop by 20.9% to 1.37 million tons.
“The cold weather may lead to the loss of part of the harvest and losses for agricultural producers,” previously reported the country’s Minister of Agriculture, İbrahim Yumaklı. A sharp drop in temperatures was observed in the country in March and April, particularly during a three-day period on April 10, 11, and 12. According to the minister, the frosts were the strongest since 2014.”