Turkey: The distribution of avocado saplings within the framework of the agricultural projects carried out by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality has been completed

It has been reported that the second phase of the distribution of avocado saplings within the framework of agricultural projects carried out by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality has been completed. With the 'Avocado Sapling Distribution Project', the Metropolitan Municipality supported the cultivation of avocado, a tropical plant that grows in accordance with the Mediterranean climate, as an alternative agricultural product in order to both increase the production in the country and bring high income to the producers. In this context, seedlings with a 50% grant were distributed to the producers in the second stage. Stating that they are trying to be with the producers who have difficulties in the production phase and to minimize the high prices in the input costs with their contribution, Head of Agricultural Services Department Serdar Gökçek said, "As a result of joint work with the Alata Horticultural Research Institute, we distribute avocado seedlings to our producers with a 50 ...