The article highlights the start of the harvest rush in Honaz, a district in Turkey renowned for its date cultivation. With a projected yield of 12,000 tons this year, despite a decrease due to seasonal conditions, producers are working to meet both domestic and international demand. The process involves carefully selecting fresh fruits and drying some for sale. The selling price for the date palm has increased significantly compared to last year. The Honaz Chamber of Agriculture is optimistic about exports to countries like England, Russia, and Germany, despite a decrease in yield due to frost. Additionally, the article mentions the planting of persimmons on a 3,000-decare area and the increasing consumption of dates in Turkey due to their nutritional value.