In Burhaniye, the rains delighted the olive growers.

Published Feb 4, 2026

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In Balıkesir's Burhaniye district, one of Turkey's significant olive production centers, the rain that has been falling in torrents for a week has caused localized flooding, but also brought joy to the olive growers. Noting that the yield had dropped significantly due to the drought experienced over the past two years, olive producers said they hope for an abundant crop in the upcoming season.

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In Balıkesir's Burhaniye district, one of Turkey's important olive production centers, rain that has been falling in torrents for a week has caused localized flooding, but also brought joy to olive growers. Noting that the yield had fallen significantly due to the drought experienced over the past two years, olive producers said they now have hope for an abundant crop in the upcoming season. The recent rains in Burhaniye, which caused localized flooding, also delighted olive growers. Noting that the rain had increased their hopes, producer Kenan Kenan Çoban said, "The drought we have been experiencing for two years caused a major loss in yield. This year, the autumn rains have been very good. It has been raining heavily these days. That is why the streams that were not flowing are now flowing, and the wells that had dried up are now full of water. Hopefully, there ...
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