The fig producer has launched an initiative to gather under one roof.

In Aydın, where the world's and Turkey's highest quality and largest figs are produced, fig producers have begun preparations to unite under a single roof to make their voices heard. Aydın's leading fig producer, Tansel Önder, stated that the producer is very concerned due to the games being played in the fig market, saying, "To resolve the problems and ensure the fig producer's voice is heard, we have decided to establish an association under the name 'Fig Producers Union'." Tansel Önder noted that a significant portion of Aydın's population, approximately 40 thousand hectares, tries to earn their living by producing figs. According to data, there are over 12 million fig trees in the country, with a large portion located in Aydın and its surroundings. The total fig production area in the country is approximately 57 thousand hectares. "We grow a product for which we have no competition in the world. However, as producers, we do not have a say," he said. "Attempts to intervene in ...