Turkey: First harvest in 30 years

Anise production started in Çeşme for the first time in 30 years, after barley and chewing gum. The seeds distributed by the Çeşme Municipality turned green and the first product was taken from the anise, which was on the verge of being forgotten. Mayor Ekrem Oran, who participated in the harvest of the fruitful anise with its scent and reminded that they promised a purchase guarantee to the producer, said, “We started our anise harvest with our producer, who promised a purchase guarantee above the market. Anise plant has potential as an alternative in our region. We distributed anise seeds to our farmers free of charge, for which we also provided new market opportunities for our producers. 'Back to the stage' Pointing out that Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer works in line with agricultural policies, Oran said, “As Mayor Soyer said, we say 'Another agriculture is possible'. Anise is ...