Mersin where 20 percent of olive production in Turkey takes place

Harvest has started in Mut district of Mersin, where 20 percent of olive production in Turkey is realized. In the district, which is the capital of olives, it is expected to produce 130 thousand tons of olives and 10 thousand tons of oil from 15 million trees on 269 thousand decares this year. In Mersin, which ranks first in Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable production, different products are harvested every season. In each district, different products stand out with their production capacity. 20 percent of olive production in Turkey is made in Mut district. In Mut district, where many agricultural products are grown with its geographical location at the intersection of regional and climate zones, the journey of transformation into olive oil began with the harvest of olives. Olives collected at the first light of the morning in the district are transported to factories to be turned into olive oil. Olives are separated from their leaves and branches and washed in the dinghy, and ...