Turkey: Loquat harvest started in Alanya

In the Alanya district of Antalya, the harvest of the loquat fruit, also known as the Maltese plum or medlar, has begun in gardens and greenhouses. In Alanya, which comes to the fore with agricultural production as well as tourism, tropical fruits are among the important income sources of farmers. With the warming of the weather in the district, loquats are collected from the fruits grown in gardens and greenhouses. District Agriculture and Forestry Manager Mehmet Rüzgar told Anadolu Agency (AA) that Alanya ranks first in Turkey in loquat production. Indicating that approximately 3 thousand tons of loquat production was carried out in the district last year, Rüzgar said, "Alanya meets nearly 80 percent of Turkey's production on an area of 2,400 decares. This year, we expect an increase in loquat production compared to last year." said. Noting that loquat is one of the most produced tropical products in the district after bananas and avocados, Rüzgar said, "Alanya loquat, which has ...