Sweet journey in Muş Plain worth 1.7 billion TL

In Muş, it is expected that the cultivation of approximately 320 thousand tons of sugar beets by 1,500 producers in 56 villages will contribute 1.7 billion TL to the national economy. The sugar beet harvest has begun in the Muş Plain, which has the third-largest arable land in Turkey. It is expected that the cultivation of sugar beets by 1,500 producers in 56 villages will contribute 1.7 billion TL to the city's economy. This year, the processing of approximately 320 thousand tons of beets is expected to yield 42,500 tons of sugar. Of the sugar produced, 41,500 tons will be evaluated domestically under the A quota, and approximately 1,000 tons will be exported as C sugar. It is expected that the processing of beets will result in 10,000 tons of molasses and 100,000 tons of pulp, with the molasses to be used in the feed and yeast sectors. Approximately 70% of the pulp will be given free of charge to farmers, aiming to make a significant contribution to livestock in the region. ...