Turkey: Sugar beet production contributes 2 billion 400 million lira to the economy

It is expected that sugar beet, which is cultivated by 2 thousand farmers on 90 thousand decares in Muş, will contribute 2 billion 400 million TL to the economy of the province. This year, 2 thousand farmers in Muş produced 450 thousand tons of sugar beet in an area of 90 thousand decares, the highest amount achieved so far. In Muş, where a significant part of Turkey's sugar needs are met; Thanks to factors such as supports, product purchase guarantees and increased earnings, both the number of farmers producing beet and the area planted have increased. Muş Sugar Factory, which signed a contract with 1,200 farmers last year, made an agreement with 2 thousand farmers this year, while the area to be cultivated was increased from 46 thousand decares to 90 thousand decares. In addition, sugar will be exported for the first time since the establishment of the factory. Muş Şeker Üretim Sanayi A.Ş. announced that they expect a contribution of 2 billion 400 million lira to the provincial ...