The white fig, which has started to be harvested in the Mut district of Mersin, finds buyers for 10-15 liras per kilogram. The white fig, which stands out with its flavor, aroma and shelf life, has started to be harvested in the gardens in the Dereköy District, where it matures. Figs, which are carefully placed in boxes, are sent to the district by pickup trucks. District Agriculture and Forestry Director Ekrem Bayır wished the harvesting farmers he met to have a good season.
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Bayır told Anadolu Agency (AA) that figs are produced on an area of 4 thousand 85 decares in the district and that the harvest will continue until October. Stating that the domestic market shows interest in white figs, Bayır said, "We estimate that the yield of figs will be 7 thousand tons this year. We have started working with the participation of Mut Chamber of Commerce and Mut Chamber of Agriculture to register the table fig, called Mut white, with geographical indication." said. ...
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