Edirne Governor Sezer: "Ipsala rice will increase its brand value with EU registration"

The registration of İpsala rice, which accounts for 60 percent of rice production in Turkey, by the European Union in the İpsala Plain is a great achievement for the region. Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer said that the geographical indication registration by the European Union (EU) for İpsala rice will increase its brand value on a national and international scale. Sezer expressed that they are very pleased with the EU registration of İpsala rice, which is one of the most important agricultural products of the city. "Half of the rice in Turkey is produced in Edirne" Emphasizing that Edirne is one of the largest rice production centers in Turkey, Sezer said, "Edirne accounts for approximately 50 percent of rice production in Turkey. 25 percent of this production is done in İpsala. One out of every four bowls of rice that comes to the table in Turkey is produced in İpsala." "İpsala rice is getting the value it deserves" Pointing out that the rice produced in İpsala and Edirne stands ...