Sesame harvest has started in Derecik district, the zero point of Iraq

Villagers in Hakkari's Derecik district started harvesting sesame by working together. Sesame harvest, which is an important source of income for Derecik district, located at the zero point of Iraq, continues. Villagers come together in the early hours of the morning and work hard in the field to be harvested. Sesame reaping is done with the help of a local sickle. Satisfied producers this year have a positive economic impact on the region. Stating that they started sesame harvest today, Suat Yılmaz said, “The soil of this region is very fertile. We cultivate the field twice a year. In the first one, we plant wheat. We ...