Almond oilseeds from Mersin, which experienced a fifty percent decrease in yield, are being exported to Dubai

Published Mar 16, 2025

Tridge summary

The article reports on the ongoing green almond harvest in the Silifke district of Mersin, Turkey. Despite a 50% yield loss due to agricultural frost, the green almonds, grown organically and without the use of pesticides or fertilizers, are being sold for 200 lira per kilo. The sale of these almonds, which started 15 days earlier than in previous years, is making producers happy and the demand is high, with some of the produce being exported to Dubai. The prices are currently high due to the limited supply, but they are expected to decrease as more green almonds are harvested.

Disclaimer: The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

While the first green almond harvest of the year is being carried out in the Silifke district of Mersin, almond green almonds, which have experienced a fifty percent decrease in yield, are being exported to Dubai. The green almonds collected are sold for 200 lira per kilo. Almond green almonds, which are grown completely organically, especially in coastal areas for commercial purposes, are being sold on the stalls for 200 lira per kilo. Green almonds, whose sales started 15 days earlier than in previous years, are making producers happy. While no pesticides or fertilizers are used in the green almonds produced, they are grown completely naturally and organically. Işıklı Neighborhood Headman Ramazan Güner, who stated that a harvest of 50 to 80 tons is currently expected, said, "Citizens are interested in green almonds. This is pleasing for our sales. Since it is the first early fruit of the season, the price is a ...

Source: Kamu3