<p>Recently, Ordu, on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, has been experiencing spring weather, but according to the latest meteorological report for the Samsun region, from the beginning of the week a warning concerning cold and rainy weather will come into place.According to the most recent assessments, from the evening of Monday 21 March, the whole of Turkey is expected to feel the effects of cold air coming from the Balkans. For the Black Sea region, rain and snow are predicted, with the larger part expected to fall in the form of snow.The mix of rain and snow is expected to affect the Ordu province in particular and temperatures in the inland areas are expected to decrease by between minus six and minus 12 degrees.According to the meteorological warning, the rainfall combined with cold night temperatures will cause ice to form and increases the risk of frost; meaning that those engaged in agriculture need to be cautious.This situation is particularly worrying for hazelnut growers who have been disappointed by prices this season and now fear for the hazelnut harvest in the upcoming season. To try to reduce the frost risk in their orchards, hazelnut grows are burning straw and tires.Two years ago, on 30 March 2014, Ordu suffered a huge loss of hazelnut yield due to frost; only 65,000 tons of hazelnuts were harvested.<br></p>