The production area in Kırşehir, which ranks 3rd in Turkey for green lentils, increased by 70 percent

The cultivation area of green lentils, which is suitable for the arid climate of Central Anatolia and attracts more interest from producers every year, has increased in Kırşehir compared to last year. Green lentils, which are preferred in steppe and arid lands with little rainfall, also have an important place in terms of product diversity in the region. Kırşehir Governor Hüdayar Mete Buhara told AA correspondent that green lentils are important for the city in terms of grains. Governor Buhara said, "Some products have serious value in terms of both the size of the cultivation area and yield. Kırşehir meets approximately 16 percent of Turkey's green lentil needs. In this sense, there is a very serious cultivation. Our cultivation areas have also increased this year compared to last year. Yields may change from year to year with climate conditions, but it is obvious that green lentils are a very serious alternative product for our farmers. We think that green lentil production will ...