Niğde, a city in Turkey, is a major contributor to the country's apple production, accounting for over 10% of the national need by raising more than 2 million certified apple saplings. These saplings are not only sold domestically but also exported to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The Niğde Apple Producers Association expects similar production levels as last year, with Niğde ranking second in apple production and first in tree planting in Turkey. The region's saplings, which are adapted to the local ecology, are top 10 in the nation for sapling production.