Increase in banana production in Turkey

Published 2024년 10월 23일

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Turkey has seen a significant increase in banana production, approaching 1 million tons per year, due to the shift to greenhouse cultivation in areas such as Manavgat, Alanya, Gazipaşa, Anamur, and Bozyazı. This change, facilitated by subsidies and supports, has allowed for year-round production and a yield of 8-9 tons per decare. Banana producer Mustafa Sami Atalay emphasized the efficiency of greenhouse production and refuted claims of water waste, highlighting the use of advanced irrigation systems that have actually reduced water consumption. However, the industry has faced challenges, including price fluctuations and a history of cocaine smuggling. Despite these challenges, Atalay remains optimistic, citing the industry's resilience and the benefits of greenhouse production.

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While production is carried out in open areas in the Alanya and Gazipaşa districts of ANTALYA, bananas, which have become widespread in Manavgat and many coastal districts in recent years with the incentives given to greenhouse production, can be harvested for 12 months. Turkey's total production has increased by approximately 4 times compared to 10 years ago, approaching 1 million tons. Banana production in Turkey, which could be carried out in the Anamur and Bozyazı districts of Mersin and the Gazipaşa and Alanya districts of Antalya until 2015, increased by almost 4 times with greenhouse production with the subsidized agricultural credits, grants and supports provided to the producers. Bananas, which were produced in open areas on the coast for many years in Anamur, Bozyazı, Alanya and Gazipaşa, can now be harvested in greenhouses, greenhouses and 12 months of the year in almost all coastal districts of these two provinces. ANNUAL PRODUCTION EXCEEDED 900 THOUSAND TONS Banana ...

Source: Sondakika