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Four Risks Facing Walnut Production!
Ömer Ergüder, Chair of the Walnut Producers Association (CÜD), stated that the four main risks facing the sector as: “Unpredictable climate conditions, Low yield and quality, Import pressure, and Tendencies to withdraw from the sector.” He said that their priority is to ensure producers remain in their orchards and to create a structure that does not leave them alone.
The “Vision 2026” meeting, organized by the Walnut Producers Association, was held with the participation of walnut producers, sector representatives and stakeholders. The meeting comprehensively addressed the current state of the walnut sector, the structural risks it faces and strategic priorities for the coming period.
A Realistic Roadmap: Moving Forward by Identifying Risks
In his opening speech, Ömer Ergüder, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Walnut Producers Association, drew attention to the four main risks facing the sector. He listed these risks as: Listing unpredictable climate conditions, low yield and quality, import pressure and withdrawal trends from the sector as the main challenges, Ergüder underlined the following regarding Vision 2026:
“Vision 2026 is not a presentation of optimism that ignores these risks. On the contrary, it is neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic; it is a roadmap based on facts and with realistic goals. Our priority is to ensure that our producers remain in their orchards and to create a structure that does not leave them alone.”
During the meeting, it was emphasized that the producers’ withdrawal from the sector would render all other issues meaningless and the Association’s primary goal was stressed as “ensuring that producers remain in their orchards.”
Strengthening the Orchards: Scientifically Based Production
Within the scope of Vision 2026, it was emphasized that the problem of low yield and quality should be overcome through scientific production discipline. It was noted that the planned and correct management of soil, water and nutrients is a fundamental condition for sustainable yield.
The meeting also noted that the book “Modern Walnut Cultivation,” prepared by Ömer Ergüder and Zeynep Ergüder, serves as a practical guide that translates scientific knowledge into field practice.
The meeting also reminded that increasing producers’ access to information and bargaining power is a priority and highlighted the Association’s contributions to counter import pressures and the recent spikes in customs duties. It was stressed that Vision 2026 is a shared roadmap to be implemented with the active participation of members…
