In Mersin, Turkey, the open field tomato harvest is thriving into the winter months, with producers benefiting from favorable prices between 30 to 45 TL per kilogram. Mersin, especially the Erdemli district, is a key player in Turkey's fresh produce market, with around 1.2 million tons of tomatoes being harvested. These tomatoes are sold both within Turkey and exported to Balkan countries. Local producers, such as village headman Mustafa Yıldız and farmer Turgay Özdemir, are pleased with the season's success, anticipating the harvest to continue until the end of December.