Turkey: Artichoke harvest has started in Izmir

Published 2024년 4월 18일

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In Izmir, Turkey, a significant artichoke-producing region contributing to 29 percent of the nation's output, there's a concerted effort to harvest artichokes amidst challenges. The cost of production and water shortages have led to a drastic reduction in cultivation area from 3,000 to 500 decares, prompting some farmers to switch crops. Despite field prices being 15 TL and market prices ranging between 20-25 TL, the high costs and environmental issues pose threats to the industry. Local producers, including Ecem Bezer, advocate for the health benefits of artichokes and call for government incentives to support and revitalize artichoke farming in the area, emphasizing the need to reduce costs and provide incentives to ensure the crop's sustainability.

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Harvest intensity has started in Izmir, which ranks first in artichoke production in Turkey. It was learned that the price of artichokes from the field is 15 liras, and they are currently on sale in the markets for 20-25 TL. There is a feverish effort to harvest artichokes in Izmir, where approximately 29 percent of the artichoke production in Turkey is met. Harvesting starts early in the morning in Turgut village of Seferihisar district and continues throughout the day. Some farmers have started to look for alternative fruits and vegetables instead of artichokes, which are known to be liver-friendly, due to increasing costs this year. "The price per piece is 15 TL in the field and 20-25 TL on the counter." Producer Ecem Bezer, stating that artichokes are mastic species, said, "In 1992, mastic artichokes were produced on approximately 3 thousand decares of decare, but now our artichokes have decreased to 500 decares. Our farmers are resentful due to the increasing costs. They ...

Source: Kamu3