Turkey's national fruit, the fig, did not bring a sweet taste to its producers this year.

Turkey's national fruit, the dried fig, which has a geographical indication, remained in the hands of the producer this year. Aydın Chamber of Agriculture President Mehmet Kendirlioğlu stated that the problem continues to increase day by day, and the bill for the difficulties in exports is being sent to the producer. Pointing out that the problem with figs is at a critical stage, Aydın Chamber of Agriculture President Mehmet Kendirlioğlu said, "Here, the problem is not the price but the fact that merchants and exporters are not buying the goods. Currently, around 60 percent of the production is in the hands of the producer. The first loading date of October 15 was announced as a very problematic date. Despite our strong objections, unfortunately, we could not change the date of October 15. Because the later the first loading date, the more delayed the figs are in going from the collector to the factory to the exporter. Meanwhile, the producer is forced to sell the goods at a low ...