The fate of Çukurca, Turkey on the Iraqi border has changed with tahini

Tahini

Sesame Seed

Turkiye

Iraq

Published Mar 27, 2022

Tridge summary

The tahini produced from sesame grown with traditional methods in the Çukurca district of Hakkari with a population of 15 thousand on the Iraqi border, was presented with the brand "Zap" and received serious demand in the market. Surrounded by rugged terrain and high mountains on the Iraqi border, the district produces crops such as figs, pomegranates, rice, persimmons, and sesame due to its mild climate.

Original content

The tahini produced from sesame grown with traditional methods in Çukurca district of Hakkari with a population of 15 thousand on the Iraqi border, was presented with the brand "Zap" and received serious demand in the market. Surrounded by rugged terrain and high mountains on the Iraqi border, the district produces crops such as figs, pomegranates, rice, persimmons and sesame due to its mild climate. The cultivation areas of sesame, which is the most important source of income for the farmers in the district, which has experienced an increase in agricultural production with the support provided by the state to the producers in recent years, has also expanded thanks to the "Zap Valley" project, which was implemented 4 years ago with the support of the district governor and the municipality. Production increased from 2.5 tons to 26 tons After the purchase guarantee given by the district governorship and municipality, more than 150 families engaged in agriculture focused on sesame ...

Source: Sondakika