Turkey: Stone Fruit Annual

Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26 has been marked by unprecedented agricultural challenges in Türkiye, with severe frost, drought, hail, and excessive rainfall significantly impacting fruit production. Cherry production is forecast to decline by 60 percent to 400,000 MT, while peach and nectarine production is expected to drop by 45 percent to 649,000 MT. These losses have driven domestic prices higher and reduced export volumes, as growers prioritize local markets. Despite advancements in modern farming techniques, small-scale farmers continue to struggle due to rising input costs and limited access to insurance. The Turkish government is providing compensation through TARSIM and subsidies to registered farmers, but the scale of the disaster underscores the need for further support and resilience-building measures in the agricultural sector.