The early season grape harvest has begun in Mersin, Turkey, particularly in the Erdemli Kocahasanlı region, with the first batch of grapes selling for 300 TL per kilogram. This price is anticipated to drop to around 150 TL after the first 15 days. These grapes, along with other early-season fruits like black mulberries and plums, are being distributed to major cities within Turkey and exported to Europe and Arab countries. The article also addresses the challenges faced by local producers, such as rising input costs and adverse climatic conditions, and highlights the concern over the aging farmer population, which averages 58 years old, underscoring the need for younger individuals to enter the farming sector.