Golden season for broccoli and cauliflower in Bafra Plain, Turkey

Published 2024년 11월 14일

Tridge summary

The Bafra Plain has seen a decrease in the yield of cauliflower and broccoli due to excessive rainfall, leading to a scarce supply and a significant increase in prices. As a result, producers like Mehmet Bilgiç are experiencing higher profits, with cauliflower selling for 40-50 liras per kilo and broccoli fetching 100 liras per kilo. The high demand and low supply have resulted in a shortage, with some transactions taking place on the black market. The quality of the produce has also been affected by the rainfall, further reducing the yield. Despite the challenges, producers are satisfied with the current market conditions.

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In the Bafra Plain, cauliflower was planted on 17 thousand acres of land and broccoli on 6 thousand acres of land. The yield in winter vegetable areas that were flooded due to excessive rainfall decreased and prices increased. The high prices made the producer, who was not satisfied with the product, happy. "They are like gold" Stating that cauliflower and broccoli are like gold this season, producer Mehmet Bilgiç said, “This year, cauliflower and broccoli prices are very good. However, the yield is low because the plain is flooded. Since the product is scarce, it is a bit expensive. I think it will become even more expensive in the future. Currently, a kilo of cauliflower is between 40 and 50 liras, while a kilo of broccoli is 100 liras. The product is on the black market due to the decrease in yield. Right now, it is a time of demand but no product. Excessive rainfall hit the plain. The yield is not the same as before in places where water does not hit. This cauliflower should ...

Source: Iha