News about Türkiye

Precision farming: Variable-rate irrigation in sweet cherry

Tech management

15 Oct 2026

A study in a commercial cherry orchard in Turkey shows that variable-rate irrigation, supported by satellite imagery and soil moisture monitoring, can cut irrigation water use by up to 49% while maintaining marketable yields and fruit quality, even in very hot weather.

Forecasts suggest that the global cherry harvest will reach a record high of 5.4 million tonnes

Markets

13 Oct 2026

Global fresh cherry production is forecast to rise 17% in 2026/27 to a record 5.4 million tonnes. Turkey, China and Chile lead output growth, while worldwide cherry trade is expected to increase by more than 15%, supported by greater export supplies based on USDA data.

Record rise in exports of cherries and sour cherries from Turkey

Markets

19 Aug 2026

Turkey’s cherry and sour cherry exports surged in the first six months of the year to $101.72 million, up 333% year on year. BAİB accounted for about 40% of shipments, while strong production supported exports to Europe, Russia, Asia and other key international markets.

Solar drying to preserve cherries out of season

Post-harvest​

18 Aug 2026

A study on 0900 Ziraat cherries evaluates indirect solar drying under different ventilation settings. Using one fan shortens drying time, preserves good color quality and provides the best technological balance between energy consumption, efficiency and sustainability.

A bumper harvest is expected to boost Turkey’s cherry exports

Production

18 Jun 2026

Turkey’s cherry sector is heading for a stronger export year, driven by a plentiful crop and a longer season in the Western Mediterranean. Demand from Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Asia remains central, while new initiatives target wider access to China for exporters.

Energy efficiency and carbon footprint in the cultivation of sour cherries in Turkey

Planting systems

19 May 2026

A study carried out in Konya, Turkey, analyzes energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and input use in sour cherry production, highlighting strong productivity but high reliance on electricity, chemical fertilizers and non-renewable sources across the production cycle today.

Turkish cherry volumes are set to recover

Production

15 May 2026

Turkey’s cherry season is set for a strong rebound after last year’s frost damage: rested trees, flowering and good pollination point to satisfactory volumes, quality, and new commercial opportunities across Europe, East Asia and the Middle East for Turkish exporters in 2026.

Energy efficiency and carbon footprint in cherry cultivation in Turkey

Planting systems

12 May 2026

A study on light-colored cherries in Konya, Turkey, analyzes energy efficiency, production inputs and greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the role of fertilizers, irrigation and renewable energy in building a more sustainable and competitive fruit sector.

The global cherry market favours the northern hemisphere

Markets

11 May 2026

The global cherry market is shifting as China, the USA, Europe and Turkey strengthen the Northern Hemisphere’s role through freshness, faster logistics and steady supply, while the Southern Hemisphere faces longer transit times and higher operational risks.

Machine learning approaches for cherry ripeness classification

Tech management

07 May 2026

In Turkey, research from Firat University shows how computer vision, deep learning and machine learning can classify cherry ripening stages with accuracy above 95%, helping improve harvest timing, fruit quality and production chain management in orchards.