Turkey: Problems in grape production in Alaşehir were discussed at the workshop

A workshop was held in the Alaşehir district of Manisa within the scope of increasing the quality of sultani grapes, which is an important export product. In the program organized by the Alaşehir Commodity Exchange, the subjects of growing fresh and raisins, spraying, residue-free and quality grapes were discussed. Aegean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters' Association President Hayrettin Uçar, in his speech here, stated that Turkey has a grape production of 3 million 670 thousand tons and that 635 million dollars of exports were made in 2021. Pointing to the importance of correct agricultural practices in order to gain superiority in the world market, Uçar said: "$ 206 million of table and raisin exports are carried out in our region. We also know that vine leaves are among the important products for our exports. We have an export of 30 million dollars of pickled leaves. In order to increase these figures, we need to provide a competitive advantage in world markets. We grow ...