Turkiye: Persimmon harvested in Keban

Trabzon persimmon harvest was carried out in Keban district of ELAZIĞ. Trabzon persimmon, which is mostly grown on the coasts and in regions with mild climates in Turkey and has been grown in Keban district by the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry since 2018, was harvested. District Governor Furkan Atalık, District Mayor Yücel Doğan and Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Saadettin Taşkesen attended the harvest of 550 trees planted by grower Fethi Özdemir on 15 decares of land in Çalık village of the district. Speaking at the event, District Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ziyattin Seçkin said that 7.5 tons of product was expected last year and 10-12 tons this year. Noting that Keban is in first place in Eastern Anatolia in persimmon production, District Governor Furkan Atalık stated that they will provide all kinds of support to farmers to increase product diversity and said, "We are saying 'Hello' to you with a beautiful event from Keban, the ...