In Balıkesir, mechanized harvesting is increasing the yield of olives.

As the olive harvest begins in Burhaniye district of Balıkesir, one of Turkey's significant olive production centers, the use of machinery in the harvest has increased. It was noted that while machines facilitate the harvest, they also increase the yield as they do not damage the trees. In Burhaniye, as the harvest begins in the olive groves, many producers have started using machinery in the harvest. The machines provide great ease during the harvest, and since they do not break the young branches, they cause an increase in yield. Producer Lütfü Mert, along with his team consisting of Ziya Uysal, Gülten Semiz, and Birgül Güllü, is harvesting olives. The harvest, which used to be done with poles, has largely shifted to machinery, and it was noted that the machines that do not break the branches also have a positive effect on the yield of the next year. While men mostly use the machines, women have also started using them. Noting that they harvest with machines, Lütfü Mert said, "I ...