Turkish apple and currant growers in Mersin lose products because of frost

Turkish currant and apple growers in Gulnur district of Mersin experience major product losses due to the unexpected frost. The district is responsible for 75% of Turkey's black currant production.

The frost is the latest event in a series of weather conditions that hurt the growers. The growers note that they have experienced 5 storms and frosts this season and lost a majority of their products. The farmers are waiting for the government to offer a helping hand and to at least postpone their overdue bank loans to state banks to the next year.