The final harvest was made on the sweet potatoes, whose yield was halved due to drought.

The harvest of the sweet potato, which has drawn attention in Hatay for its healing properties, has come to an end. Due to drought, the yield of sweet potatoes has decreased by half, with the price per kilogram selling for 30 TL at the field, while grocers are buying it for 70 TL. In Hatay, which is known for its fertile lands, farmers continue to work the soil, enduring the hardships of the century's disaster. In the city, where there is a variety of products, the sweet potato harvest began approximately 45 days ago. In Uzunalıç Mahallesi of Antakya district, farmers began to uproot the sweet potatoes, which are known for their distinct taste compared to regular potatoes. The harvested sweet potatoes are sold throughout Turkey, and as the harvest comes to an end, the price per kilogram at the field is 30 TL. Rich in vitamins and a store of healing, sweet potatoes are sold at grocers for between 50 TL and 70 TL due to the drought reducing the yield by half. "Sweet potatoes are ...