First harvest of strawberries in Turkey: 500 million in revenue is expected from exports to five countries

Published 2023년 6월 2일

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The first harvest of the 'Red Diamond' strawberries from the Kurşunlu district in Bursa's İnegöl has commenced, with expectations to generate around 500 million TL in revenue. This crop is grown and exported to Georgia, Russia, and Iraq, employing a significant portion of the local population. Despite rising pharmaceutical and labor costs, the strawberry prices this year remain profitable. Last year, the region saw a profit of approximately 500 million TL from strawberry exports, and similar expectations are set for this year.

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The first harvest of 'Red Diamond' has been made... 500 million income is expected from strawberries exported to 5 countries BURSA The so-called 'red diamond' produced in Bursa's İnegöl district. The first harvest of the year has started in Kurşunlu district strawberry. Strawberry, which is exported to all 5 countries, is expected to generate approximately 500 million TL in revenue. The harvest of Kurşunlu strawberry, which is produced in Kurşunlu District of İnegöl, has started. Kurşunlu strawberry, which is sold in the field for 15 TL per kilo and is the livelihood of the citizens living in the neighborhood of 1100 households, is planned to be exported to Georgia, Russia and Iraq this year, as in previous years. Sezai Çelik, President of the Chamber of Agriculture, who examined the harvest, said, "Our Kursunlu is a place famous for its strawberries. Very nice strawberry production has been taking place here for about 13-14 years. The production volume and planting areas are ...

Source: Sondakika