The Muğla Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry held a consultation meeting for olive oil producers to prepare for the upcoming harvest season. The meeting highlighted the province's leading position in olive oil production in Turkey and its importance in foreign trade. There is widespread adoption of organic and good agricultural practices in Muğla, with over 762 producers engaging in organic farming. The Directorate has implemented various projects and initiatives to improve olive oil quality and address inefficiencies, supported by funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The meeting also mentioned an Olive Oil Quality Competition that has led to the creation of 50 olive oil brands in Muğla since 2019 and noted the delivery of Olive Harvesting Machines to 689 recipients in recent years.