Turkey: The first cherry of the season is sold for 700 Turkish liras in Manisa

The first cherry of the season, harvested in MANİSA, found buyers at 700 TL per kilo. The first cherries are exported to Russia, Dubai, Qatar, China and South Korea as well as European countries. The first harvest of early cherry, which is described as 'red gold' in Manisa, was made in Sancaklıbozköy District. Producers harvested their hard-grown cherries early in the morning. The first harvest was made in the garden of Halil İbrahim Koca (54) and Metin Koyuncu (64). Expressing that the yield is good this year, the farmers said that they are hopeful for the harvest. Metin Koyuncu, who produces cherries on an area of 30 decares in Sancaklıbozköy District, stated that the 'cristobalina' type is the first cherry, and the planting area has increased since it went for export. Compared to last year, our weather conditions were cold. Although our cherry is 15-20 days later, I guess it will still be a fruitful year. Our record is also good. In terms of price, it should not be less than 30 ...