Farmers in Malatya, traditionally known for apricot farming, have successfully grown banana seedlings from Anamur, Mersin, in a 50 square meter greenhouse. Nurettin Çarpıcı and Aziz Haliloğlu planted 18 seedlings in May 2023, which have now grown over 3 meters and started bearing fruit. With support from local agricultural authorities, they plan to expand banana cultivation in Malatya if the yield is of good quality.