Turkey: The prunes are sold for 500 TL per kilo

Published 2021년 3월 7일

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The article reports on the start of the greenhouse plum harvest in the Mut district of Mersin, Turkey. The governor of the region, Fatih Erdoğan, attended the harvest in the Göksu District and wished for a successful season for the farmers. The District Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Ekrem Bayır, mentioned that the plum production is spread across 14 thousand decares and is expected to yield 21 thousand tons this year. Producer Uzay Gezer shared that they were satisfied with the yield and that the plums, sold for 500 liras per kilogram, are distributed to major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.

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A kilogram of greenhouse plums, which are started to be harvested in the Mut district of Mersin, are sold for 500 liras. Mut Governor Fatih Erdoğan attended the harvest in the plum garden in Göksu District. Talking with the producers, Erdogan wished that the early plum harvest would be fruitful for the farmers. District Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ekrem Bayır noted that plum production is made in 14 thousand decares of open area throughout the district and that they expect a harvest of 21 thousand tons this year. Producer Uzay Gezer stated that he was happy to start the plum ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet