Fig producer in Bursa is troubled: If necessary, let's change the agricultural policy, let alone those abroad, our citizens in Turkey will not be able to eat either

Published 2024년 8월 24일

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Producers in Bursa's Gündoğdu village are expressing dissatisfaction with the low purchase prices of figs, despite a rise in costs compared to the previous year. They argue that the figures of 40 liras per fig this year do not cover the daily wage and diesel fuel costs, and have raised concerns about the agricultural policy and companies involved. Producer Adnan Kırcalı pointed out the price disparity between figs sold domestically and abroad, and the challenges of maintaining profitability with rising costs. Other producers highlighted the difficulties they face, including the necessity to sell figs at prices that do not cover their costs, the effects of company pricing policies, and the struggle of young farmers in the industry. They are calling for changes to agricultural policies and seeking solutions to maintain their livelihoods.
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SİBEL KAHRAMAN (BURSA) - Producers in the Gündoğdu village of Bursa complained about the low purchase prices of figs. Fig producer Adnan Kırcalı, who said that he could not get what he deserved, said, "This time, let alone abroad, our citizens in the country will not be able to eat. If necessary, let's change the agricultural policy. AK Party, Black Party, Green Party are not important to me. I cannot get what I deserve. Exporters' Union, cooperatives, Provincial Directorate of Agriculture, chambers of agriculture, whoever is interested in this business should take care of it." Those who produce Bursa's geographically indicated black figs are going through difficult times. Producers, who say they have reached the point of shedding their figs, are reacting to the decrease in purchase prices of figs despite the increase in costs compared to last year. Producers in the Gündoğdu village of Osmangazi district criticized agricultural policies and companies in their statements to ANKA ...
Source: Sondakika

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