Geographically Indicated Walnut Harvest Begins in Niksar

October 6, 2026 · Dünya Gazetesi

The harvest of geographically indicated walnuts has commenced in Niksar, Tokat, with an expected yield of 2,000 tons this season, recovering from last year's frost damage.

The harvest season for geographically indicated walnuts, referred to as 'white gold' by producers in Niksar, Tokat, has officially started. Vibration machines attached to tractors are being used to collect the product, known for its unique local flavor and aroma. The harvested nuts are quickly gathered after being shaken from the trees and are then stripped of their green husks using specialized mechanical systems. Subsequently, the walnuts are dried in sunlit areas, meticulously sorted, and prepared for consumers.

Halis Yılmaz, a sapling grower and walnut producer in the district, stated that the yield in the orchards is high this year, following the frost event experienced last season. Producer and sapling grower Halis Yılmaz made the following remarks in his assessment of the new season:

Producer and sapling grower Halis Yılmaz emphasized that they preserve the unique quality of the product according to registration standards, stating:

Yılmaz added that a yield of 2,000 tons is anticipated in Niksar and its surroundings this season, and that they produce with 10,000 trees in their facilities.

Producer and sapling grower Halis Yılmaz explained the production process, stating that they manage all supply stages from sapling to final product:

The harvested walnuts are shipped to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Muğla, Kayseri, Samsun, Trabzon, Gaziantep, and Kırşehir. While walnut prices are expected to range between 200-250 TL per kilogram, producer and sapling grower Halis Yılmaz explained their goal of improving product quality:

Producer and sapling grower Halis Yılmaz pointed to the benefit of the walnut harvest for rural employment and highlighted the importance of female employment:

Stating that Chandler, Fernor, and Niksar 1 varieties are produced in the region, producer and sapling grower Halis Yılmaz expressed their production philosophy:

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