The article reports that the eggplant harvest has commenced in Kilis, Turkey, where 7,500 tons of the vegetable are produced across 1,500 decares of land. The harvest is faring well against harmful insects and the eggs are being sold in the field at 2 TL per kilo. The region's vegetable production is on the rise, thanks to state support for irrigation, which includes water from dams and ponds for cultivation purposes. This has led to an increase in alternative crops and improved income for farmers.