Avocado harvest started in Alanya, Turkey

The harvest of avocados grown on an area of 17 thousand acres in Alanya district of Antalya, which accounts for approximately 80 percent of avocado production in Turkey, has begun. Avocados, which are targeted to be produced in 150 million units this year, are also being sent to countries such as Russia, Georgia and Iran. The harvest season has begun in Alanya, which accounts for 80 percent of avocado production in Turkey. While the production of this geographically indicated fruit increases every year, the target for production in the district this year is 150 million units. Avocados, which have a wholesale price of 30-40 liras depending on their quality and a retail price of 40-50 liras on the counter, have also begun to be exported to countries such as Russia, Georgia and Iran. "There are 2,700 avocado producers in Alanya" Providing information about the avocado harvest, Alanya Chamber of Agriculture President Tahir Göktepe stated that there are many avocado producers in the ...