Orhan Sarı, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, has visited the onion harvest in the Ovakarapınar village of Çorum, noting that the region is a major contributor to dry onion production in Turkey, ranking second only to Ankara. Sarı credited the increase in irrigated areas for the boost in onion cultivation, especially in the Alaca and Mecitözü districts and villages within the Merkez district. He mentioned that this year's onion yield per decare is above average, with reasonable prices, marking a successful season for local farmers. Sarı emphasized the importance of continuing agricultural activities to ensure a bountiful harvest and to highlight the significance of production, especially during the pandemic.