Turkiye: Mango harvest has begun in Alanya

Published 2024년 8월 18일

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The mango harvest has commenced in Alanya, Antalya, Turkey's primary tropical fruit production region, marking the start of the mango season which will last until January. The area under mango cultivation is expanding annually, with about 2 thousand decares already dedicated to the crop. Mango production is renowned for its unique flavor and aroma, but is challenging and requires significant resources. The Alanya Chamber of Agriculture has urged consumers to back domestic production over imports, citing the fruit's superior quality. The chamber is seeking more government support for mango production, such as suspended loans and customs clearance fees, to compete with imports.

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Mango harvest has begun in Alanya district of Antalya, which has become the tropical fruit production base of Turkey. Mango production is increasing every year in Alanya, which is one of the places where tropical fruit cultivation is done the most due to its suitable climate. The production area of mango, which consumers have started to prefer because it is better than imported mangoes with its flavor and aroma, continues to increase every year. The harvest of mango, which is produced on an area of approximately 2 thousand decares in the district, has begun. Alanya Chamber of Agriculture President Tahir Göktepe said that mangoes have adapted and production has gradually increased in Alanya. Göktepe said, “In our district, especially the ‘Naomi’ and ‘Keitt’ varieties and other varieties, albeit few, have adapted. Production is carried out on an area of approximately 2 thousand decares in the district. Of course, mango production is very laborious and difficult. The air temperature ...

Source: Iha