Loquat fruit harvest has begun in Mersin, Turkey, with the first fruits showing yellow and the season expected to last a month. Harvested with groups of 15-20 people, the fruit is sold domestically and internationally, including in major cities and to countries like Russia and Azerbaijan. The yield per tree ranges from 100 to 150 kilograms, providing a significant source of foreign currency for the country despite challenges like hot weather and frost.