Hail damage in Manisa, Turkey: Farmers are desperate

Published 2024년 5월 25일

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A hailstorm in Manisa, Turkey, has caused significant damage to vineyards and fruit orchards in the Ahmetli and Turgutlu districts, leaving farmers financially strained. Many are unable to afford the high costs of input materials and cannot afford insurance, pushing them further into debt. One cherry producer reported a 90% loss due to the hail and expressed struggles to pay debts and make ends meet. Another plum producer highlighted the high costs associated with harvesting and questioned how to survive in such a financial situation. CHP Manisa Deputy Bekir Başevirgen listened to the producers' concerns, highlighting the challenges they face and the impossible financial situations they find themselves in due to the hail damage and the high costs of production.

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ANKARA - Following the hailstorm that affected Manisa, vineyards, peach, cherry and plum orchards were damaged in Ahmetli and Turgutlu districts. Farmers were left helpless after the damage caused by the hail to their crops. A farmer complaining to CHP Manisa Deputy Bekir Başevirgen explained his situation after the hail damage with the following words: "If there are 50 households in the village, you cannot find one debt-free household. It is either indebted for fertilizer or indebted for seeds. The bank is already our partner in destiny." The producer, who said that he would try to pay his debts from his pension, said, "After that, I will reduce my 5 loaves of bread to 4 and look at the way of saving." Following the hailstorm throughout Manisa, vineyards, peach, cherry and plum orchards were damaged in Ahmetli and Turgutlu districts. CHP Manisa Deputy Bekir Başevirgen listened to the problems of the producers whose fields were damaged. Farmers who are crushed by input costs and ...

Source: Sondakika