147 thousand tons of greenhouse production was exported from Muğla, Turkey in 2021

Published Jan 19, 2022

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In 2021, Muğla, a city in Turkey, exported 147 thousand tons of greenhouse-produced fruits and vegetables, earning an income of $166 million. The city's agriculture sector, which covers 18% of the region's surface area, saw a trend towards large-scale capital investment, particularly in greenhouse tomato cultivation. The majority of the exports were tomatoes, but other fruits like lemons and oranges were also exported to countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Romania. The demand for Turkish agricultural products in Europe and the Arab countries continues to increase, with Fethiye alone exporting 97 thousand 108 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables.

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In 2021, 147 thousand tons of greenhouse production was exported from Muğla, where every measure was taken to ensure the smooth continuation of fresh vegetable and fruit production, and an income of 166 million dollars was obtained. The farmers in Muğla are sending their products both domestically and abroad, in a feverish work in greenhouses and fields. The products are offered to the consumers by prioritizing health and hygiene conditions. Muğla Agriculture and Forestry Director Barış Saylak said that 18 percent of the surface area of Muğla is made up of agricultural areas, and that the farmers continue their production without interruption. Stating that greenhouse tomato cultivation is at the forefront in terms of agricultural production values in the city, Saylak said: "After the epidemic, a great trend towards agriculture began. Large capital groups from all over the country also stepped into this sector. Last year, greenhouse cultivation was carried out in high greenhouses ...

Source: Sondakika