Fish export from Çekerek in the middle of the steppe to Europe

One of Yozgat's significant water resources, the Çekerek Dam, contributes to the regional economy through its silverfish production. With the fishing season sustained in April and October, fishermen cast their nets into the water while processing plants begin a feverish operation. The dam, which produces carp, trout, salmon, mullet, sea bass, silverfish, and crayfish, sees intensive work. "10-15 people work, if we had more staff, 30-40 people would work," said Dursun Uslu, President of the Çekerek Aquaculture Cooperative. "Now we will catch silverfish. Usually, it is caught in April. Sometimes it happens in October. We have 10-15 people working. If we had more staff, 30-40 people would work. We can't fill the truck because there are not enough workers. I offer 2,000 liras per day plus food, but I can't find anyone to work." "The fish we catch will be processed in Yozgat and then go to Europe," Uslu said, adding that they catch around 100-150 tons in April. "In October, it is not ...