Turkey's peanut production area expands

Published 2021년 11월 7일

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In the district of Silopi, Şırnak, the production area of peanuts has seen a significant increase, expanding from 400 decares to 75,000 decares in just 7 years. This expansion is anticipated to yield around 30 thousand tons of peanuts this year, contributing 236 million liras to the province. The expansion, along with increased rural development support and industrialization efforts, is aimed at providing alternative income sources for farmers who previously grew corn, cotton, wheat, and barley. The formation of a peanut union and the establishment of a peanut screening and packaging facility are part of these efforts. However, farmers express concerns about the fluctuating prices of the product and call for government intervention to stabilize the market.

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EKREM PAYAN/MUHAMMED ŞAMİL ALİAĞAOĞLU - In the district of Silopi, Şırnak, the production area of peanuts has increased from 400 decares to 75,000 decares in 7 years, and a yield of 30 thousand tons is expected this year. In most villages of Silopi, especially in Bostancı, Kavaközü, Yakacık and Örencik on the Syrian border, farmers have been planting peanuts for some time as an alternative product on their lands where they previously produced corn, cotton, wheat and barley. We think we will open new markets for our farmers." Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Selman Demirel told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the peanut production area, which started on 400 decares in 2014, increased to 8 thousand in 2018, 12 thousand in 2019, 60 thousand in 2020, and 75 thousand this year. Demirel said, "While 20 to 23 thousand tons of yield was obtained last year across the province, our target this year is around 30 thousand tons. Peanuts will provide 236 million liras of input to our ...

Source: Sondakika