In Yozgat, the cooperative method of onion harvesting saves both labor and time.

In the Çekerek district of Yozgat, producers harvesting purple and yellow onions are saving on labor costs and time through cooperative work and the use of machinery. In the Kahyalı hamlet of Arpaç village, which is part of the Çekerek district, the onion harvest is proceeding feverishly. Producers are harvesting in groups of 10-15 people. The harvest, which uses both traditional methods and machinery, is becoming more practical. The onions are carefully pulled from the soil, sorted by machine, and placed in sacks to be prepared for sale. The roots left behind after the onion extraction are eaten by animals, diversifying their food. The villagers, who earn their bread from the soil all year round, are exerting intense effort. "The onions we pull are sent to Osmaniye" Producer Muhammed Emin Çetiner said they are engaged in the cutting, pulling, and loading of onions. "The remaining roots of the onions sent to Osmaniye are eaten by animals. This job has its difficulties and its ...