Trout export from an agricultural city in Turkey to Europe

Published 2021년 1월 1일

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The article highlights the growth of trout farming in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, facilitated by the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) and the construction of the Karkamış Dam. The number of trout farms along the Euphrates River, particularly in the Birecik, Bozova, Hilvan, and Siverek districts, has reached around 40, with an annual production of approximately 15,000 tons. These fish are primarily exported to Europe, including countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Romania, and Russia. Mehmet Akgül, a trout farmer for about a decade, emphasizes the care and dedication required for trout farming, stating that it is a rewarding business both for the farmer and the fish.

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Şanlıurfa, which made progress in every field with the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) and where different sectors developed after its fertile land met water, is also mentioned with trout production. The number of trout farms established in the water collection basin of the Karkamış Dam in Birecik district is increasing day by day. The number of trout facilities on the banks of the Euphrates in Bozova, Hilvan, Birecik and Siverek districts approached 40. Approximately 15 thousand tons of fish are produced in 600-700 cages in the basin. The grown salmon and trout are exported to countries such as Germany, France, Belgium, Romania and Russia. Muhammed Kartal Akkaya, director and aquaculture engineer of Ayfish Fisheries Business on the Euphrates, said that trout farming in the Euphrates is increasing every year and parallel to this, the number of businesses has increased. Euphrates River Basin fish farming to stating that the very convenient Akkaya, "Trout farming Turkey's ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet