Goji berry of Turkey were exported to European countries

Published Oct 11, 2021

Tridge summary

Mehmet Çelik, a farmer in Aksaray, Turkey, has found success in cultivating 'gojy berry' or 'wolf grape' trees, a plant originally from Tibet, on the slopes of Hasandağı. The plant, which requires minimal water and effort, has seen increased demand, particularly during the pandemic. The fruit is rich in selenium and is exported mainly to European countries through wholesalers, with Turkey being the preferred source since a 2015 EU ban on imports from China. The production not only brings significant profit but also provides employment opportunities for local women, who have formed a cooperative. The Provincial Directorate of Agriculture is setting up a garden covering 35 decares to further cultivate the plant.

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

Original content

Mehmet Çelik, who planted 'gojy berry' saplings, popularly known as 'wolf grape', planted 7 years ago on the skirts of Hasandağı on the recommendation of his forest engineer friend in Aksaray, is now exporting a large part of the 25 tons of fruit it produces annually to Europe. Stating that it first started on an area of 18 decares, Çelik said, "Currently, I produce about 25 tons of gojy berry fruit on a 57 decare land. The demand has increased with the pandemic. We export a large part of the product to European countries through wholesalers." said. Mehmet Çekil planted 'goji berry' saplings, whose homeland is Tibet, in the village of Kargın, at an altitude of 1,300, on the skirts of Hasandağı 7 years ago. With the production being at the desired level and increasing demands, Çekil has increased its field to an area of 57 decares and produces an average of 25 tons of fresh and dry gojy berry fruits annually. THERE IS A RETURN OF 25 THOUSAND TL FROM THE DEKAR Sdn Mehmet Çekil, who ...

Source: Haber7