Turkey: 53 thousand tons of harvest is expected in Göksun apple

The apple grown in the Göksun district of Kahramanmaraş is in demand in the domestic and foreign markets. The apple, which is one of the most important agricultural products of the district and identified with the name of the district over time, draws attention with its size, color, juiciness and aroma. Goksun apples are exported to countries such as India, Russia, Iraq and Libya. Göksun Agriculture and Forestry District Manager Ahmet Mesut Kıraç told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the district has an important place in apple production in Turkey. Expressing that there are 1 million 200 thousand fruit trees in the district, Kıraç said that Göksun apple attracts attention from both domestic and foreign markets. Saying that the apples grown in the district are mostly exported, Kıraç said, "Our district of Göksun has become an important apple production center due to its geographical location and unique climate characteristics. We ...