Sugar beet harvesting started in an area of 46 thousand decares by 1,200 farmers in Muş, Turkey

Published 2022년 11월 7일

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The article reports on the start of the sugar beet harvest season in Muş, Turkey, where 1,200 farmers are expected to produce approximately 280 thousand tons of beets across 46 thousand decares of land. This production is aimed at contributing an estimated 1.4 billion liras to Turkey's economy through the production of sugar, molasses, and pulp. Turgut Kızılkaya, the general manager of Muş Şeker Üretim Sanayi A.Ş., highlighted the economic benefits for farmers and the wider economy, mentioning improved shipping costs and a higher base price for beets compared to other factories. Farmer Mesut Yeşilyayla shared his experience and expectations of harvesting 2,500 to 3,000 tons of beets.

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While 280 thousand tons of products are expected from sugar beet, which was started to be harvested on an area of 46 thousand decares by 1,200 farmers in Muş, it is aimed to provide an added value of 1 billion 400 million liras to the country's economy. Harvest has started in Muş, one of Turkey's most important sugar beet production centers. Farmers, who continue their beet harvesting work in the Muş Plain, load the beets they grow with great difficulty on tractors and deliver them to the factory. The beets, which are first examined in the analysis unit, are then taken to silos, where they are passed through various stages and converted into sugar in the factory. "We expect the farmer to receive 650 million liras in his pocket" Making statements about production, Turgut Kızılkaya, General Manager of Muş Şeker Üretim Sanayi A.Ş., said that sugar beet was planted on an area of 46 thousand decares by 1,200 farmers and that they expect about 280 thousand tons of beet from this ...

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