Why Should I Become a Member?
Together for a Stronger Walnut Sector…
Valuable walnut producers from all over Türkiye.
Our orchards have been going through a very difficult period in recent years. Climate risks, drought, frosts, hail, rapidly increasing costs, and our bleeding wound: low yields and tasteless imported walnuts that are almost below our production costs, lacking traceability and transparency.
In the face of all these threats, the picture before us is very clear: our individual efforts are insufficient. It is precisely at this time that coming together under one roof is of great importance for the future of our orchards and our sector. We, the Walnut Producers Association, invite you to join this common strength, this great family. If we cannot act together today in the face of these threats, the likelihood of suffering irreparable damage in the coming days is very high.
We invite all producers who value their gardens, their produce, their labor, and their future to join the struggle for existence that has been waged under this roof for five years. Consider your participation not just as a registration process, but as a national struggle and solidarity. Regardless of scale, being a part of this family means joining a valuable knowledge-sharing network and a strong producer solidarity.
Don't say, "We're just doing our job, what difference does it make?" because it makes a huge difference!
Let's stand shoulder to shoulder against the import pressure that seriously affects domestic production and overshadows years of hard work, against the climate risks that are felt more devastatingly each year, and against low productivity that weakens our competitiveness…
Omer Erguder
President of the Walnut Producers Association
Why Should You Join the Walnut Growers Association?
OUR ACTIVITIES
Our conferences
Our seminars
Our webinars
1. Leadership in Production & Quality Standards
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Our association organizes regional workshops through its "Production, Quality and Standards" committee to increase efficiency and quality in production, and we encourage interactive work among member orchards.
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Members are networking to discuss problems and solutions related to the production of high-quality local walnuts using modern agricultural practices.
2. Scientific Support & Networking Opportunities
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By collaborating with universities, scientists, and international experts, we empower our members with industry knowledge and scientific research.
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Through the "Sectoral Information Sharing" and "Marketing" committees, manufacturers can easily access information on emerging trends.
3rd International Representation
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Our association is a member of the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC), thus collaborating with global networks.
4. Training, Seminars and Conferences
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Through events such as the "Walnut Yield Increase Seminar 2025," "Climate Change Seminar," and "International Walnut Conference," our producers are being equipped with up-to-date information.
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The seminars organized offer solutions to climate change and low productivity.
5. Access to News, Reports & Webinars
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Our association's exclusive "CÜD Reports," news, and access to industry webinars are available only to our members.
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Industry issues and solutions are shared with members through regular publications such as " Cevizyon Gündem" .
6. Branding & Marketing Support
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Campaigns are conducted to increase the brand value of local walnuts. Our members' products are marketed under the "Local Walnut" label.
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Visibility is ensured in large chains such as Migros and Makrocenter with products bearing the CÜD logo.
7. Social Responsibility and Solidarity
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Following the earthquake, Kahramanmaraş producers were supported through the "Sister Garden" project; the theme of solidarity is kept alive within the association.
8. Combating Imports & Economic Benefits
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In Türkiye, approximately 70% of the annual walnut consumption of 140-150 thousand tons is imported; membership supports domestic production and contributes to foreign exchange savings.
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The association develops policies to protect domestic producers against competition from imports.