Okra production in Osmaniye ranks fourth in Turkey

OSMANİYE Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mustafa İlmeç stated that 6,500 tons of okra is produced throughout the season throughout the province and said that it ranks 4th in production in Turkey. Provincial Director Mustafa İlmeç, farmer Ahmet Kaan, who produces okra in Cevdetiye Town He visited Coşkun and participated in the okra harvest. Director İlmeç, who met with agricultural workers and exchanged information, noted that okra production in Osmaniye has been among the alternative agricultural products in recent years and that the production area is expanding day by day. Mustafa İlmeç said, “As of 2023, okra is produced on an area of 2,700 decares in Osmaniye, and a yield of approximately 2.5 tons per decare is achieved. During the season, 6 thousand 500 tons of okra is produced. According to TUIK data, Osmaniye ranks 4th in okra production. In terms of area and yield, Osmaniye ranks fourth after Balıkesir, İzmir and Amasya. As of today, the sale price of okra ...