Harvest of Turkey's organic garlic has started

Published Jun 9, 2024

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The garlic harvest has commenced in Aksaray, a Turkish city reliant on agriculture and animal rearing for 80% of its population. This year's organic garlic production, spread across 100 decares of land and without the use of GMOs, is projected to see an increase in yield from the previous year, with expectations to reach 200 tons. Uğur Öngün, a farmer involved in the production, mentioned that this season's harvest started earlier due to climate change. The garlic variety being cultivated is in its 7th year of transition to full organic status and is expected to yield between 1.5 to 2 tons per acre, with the initial harvests showing promising results.

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Garlic harvest has started in Aksaray, where 80 percent of the population earns their living from agriculture and animal husbandry. The yield of garlic, which is produced completely organically and without GMOs, is expected to increase this year compared to last year and reach 200 tons on 100 decares of land. The harvest of organic and non-GMO garlic has started in Aksaray, which ranks among the top 10 in Turkey in many production areas in the field of agriculture and livestock. While the garlic, which gave a higher yield this year compared to last year, is harvested by agricultural workers, 200 tons of garlic are obtained on 100 decares of land. Garlic produced by producer Aydın Öngün (66) made everyone smile due to the high rainfall this year. Uğur Öngün (33), who harvests in the fields with his father, stated that the harvest started 15 days ago this year due to climate change and said, “We have started the 2024 garlic harvest now. Our garlic is Turkey's first and only organic ...

Source: Iha