Antalya oranges, which have found their place in the global market, were introduced.

Orange varieties developed and registered by the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute (BATEM) and gaining their place in the global market were introduced at an event attended by Governor Hulusi Şahin. Governor Şahin, who attended the event organized at BATEM's central campus in Muratpaşa district, emphasized that Antalya is a suitable province for citrus production due to its climate. "Together with BATEM, oranges, especially citrus fruits, have become the main agricultural production, the main income and livelihood source of the region. Oranges have become the symbol of Antalya, we promote our city with oranges. Especially the Finike orange is very special with its taste and aroma. These are achieved through hard work, science, research, and the sweat of engineers and technicians," he said. Governor Şahin emphasized that Turkey has become one of the most important citrus-producing countries in the world, thanks to the sector growing on the shoulders of engineers ...