Turkey: Organic black seed is in demand in foreign market

Published 2021년 5월 25일

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The article highlights the significance of black seed production in Bucak district, Burdur, Turkey, which has seen a 120% increase compared to the previous year, covering 25% of the country's total production. Grown using the 'organic and good agriculture' method, this crop, rich in 'kimokine,' a substance believed to boost the immune system, has gained increased demand, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The products from Bucak find their way to international markets, including the USA, UK, and Russia, contributing to the local economy. The Bucak Chamber of Agriculture is taking steps to obtain a geographical indication registration for the product and encourages further industrial investment for value-added processing. The article also touches on the challenges faced by farmers in cultivation and the economic impact on various stakeholders.

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Black seed produced in Bucak district of Burdur is exported to various countries including the USA, England and Russia. According to the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), 25 percent of Turkey's black cumin production last year took place in Bucak. Produced with the "organic and good agriculture" method, whose cultivation area has expanded in the region in the last 10 years and enables healthy crops, the black cumin attracts attention with its high "kimokine" substance, which is stated to strengthen the immune system in addition to its aroma. Especially in the process of the new type of coronavirus (Kovid-19) epidemic, the consumption of black seed, which has increased, is in demand in the foreign market as well as in the domestic market. The products obtained in Bucak district find buyers from the USA, England and Russia. Due to the interest they received during the epidemic process, farmers also expanded their black seed cultivation areas. Bucak Chamber of ...

Source: Sondakika