Turkey: Harvesting and drying process of red pepper has begun in Kilis

Published 2022년 8월 29일

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The article highlights the dynamic of Hasanceli village in Kilis, Turkey, which has seen a reverse migration due to the lucrative red pepper cultivation and processing industry. With an expectation to yield around 40 thousand tons from 45 thousand decares of land, the village, known for its pepper production, has become a significant source of income not only for the village but also for Germany. The article underscores the role of agriculture, especially red pepper cultivation, in providing employment and improving the economic well-being of the community, enabling residents to return from cities to contribute to the family businesses.

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The red pepper collected from the fertile fields of the village, where pepper production is carried out on an area of 5 thousand to 7 thousand decares, is dried by laying in open areas. The pepper, which is then processed in the factories in the village, is sent all over Turkey and abroad. Güven Özdemir, President of Kilis Chamber of Agricultural Engineers, told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the harvest and drying process of pepper spice has begun. Explaining that they expect a yield of approximately 40 thousand tons from 45 thousand decares in Kilis, Özdemir said, "25 thousand decares of this is stuffed peppers and tomato paste, and 20,000 decares of dried red pepper. said. WHY THE REVERSE MIGRATION HAPPENED Özdemir said: "The people in Hasanceli village were going out to work before, and the migration to the village started with the arrival of spicy red pepper in the village. There are 14 powdered pepper and tomato paste factories in this village. The most important source of income ...

Source: Diyarbakirsoz