Turkey aims for global leadership in sapling production within five years

WISE NEWS PRESS / ANKARA, TURKEY — DEC. 15, 2025

Mehmet Ergene, Vice Chairman of the Turkey Sapling Producers Sub-Union, announced that Turkey has secured the top spot in Europe for sapling production and now aims to surpass the United States to become the global leader within five years.

Supporting this national vision are established industry players like Ergene Fidancılık, which boasts a background of over 40 years in the sector. The company, known for continuously renewing itself and following the latest innovations, focuses on producing high-quality and accurate fruit saplings for farmers.

Strategic growth and global targets

According to Ergene, the sector's rapid growth has already positioned Turkey as a dominant force in the European market. The strategic roadmap for the next half-decade focuses on scaling up production capacities to overtake the U.S. in global rankings. This goal relies heavily on the modernization efforts of long-standing producers who prioritize quality and adaptability in their agricultural output.

Diverse product range

To meet both domestic and international demand, manufacturers like Ergene Fidancılık offer a wide variety of certified saplings. The company’s extensive portfolio includes:

• Pome fruits such as Apple, Pear, and Quince saplings,

  
  

• Stone fruits including Peach, Nectarine, Plum, Cherry, and Apricot,

• Specialized varieties like Almond, Walnut, Persimmon, Olive, and Flat Peaches.

By submitting these proper fruit saplings to valuable farmers, the sector aims to ensure high productivity and sustainability, driving the country toward its goal of world leadership.

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