In Hakkari, women are engaging in the production of tomato paste using traditional methods, as demonstrated by Necip Erik, who has set up a workshop to convert tomatoes from his garden into paste. The city's women are also involved in this process. Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Director Cemal Özkan and AK Party Provincial President Abdulmuttalip Özbek have shown interest in the project and have pledged support. Özbek has revealed plans to expand the tomato paste production in the city and is planning to present a proposal to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and DAKA to establish a tomato paste factory in Hakkari.