In Turkey, Mersin's fall tomato is exported to Qatar

Autumn tomatoes grown in greenhouses in Erdemli district of Mersin were harvested. In the district, which stands out with its fresh fruit and vegetable production, the producers started to collect the autumn tomatoes ripening under the cover. Askin Şahin, President of the Erdemli Chamber of Agriculture, who monitors the harvest work, wished the farmers he talked to have a fruitful season. Şahin told reporters that tomatoes are produced in the greenhouse established on an area of 25 thousand decares in the district, and approximately 600 thousand tons of harvest is obtained per year. Stating that the fall tomato, which is generally harvested in the winter season, is in demand, Şahin said, "The tomatoes grown by our producers are especially in demand from Qatar, where the FIFA World Cup is held this year. We meet the tomato needs of the organization from our district. The kilogram of the product is currently around 10 liras. Although the input costs are high. However, this figure is ...