Yahyalı apple is exported from Turkey to 18 countries

Apples grown in the Yahyalı district of Kayseri, which has an important place in apple production in Turkey, are exported to 18 countries. Yahyalı apple, which is produced on approximately 35 thousand decares and is in high demand in the domestic market with its quality and aroma, is also making a name for itself in the world. Yahyalı Mayor Esat Öztürk told the AA correspondent that apple production is an important gain for their district with a population of 36 thousand. Stating that they have reached over 100 thousand tons of apple production this year, Öztürk said, "25 thousand tons of this is sent to factories for fruit juice production. The remaining 75 thousand tons are offered to the domestic and foreign markets. Of course, this is a gain for our country." said. Öztürk stated that there has been an increase in apple production as farmers have switched to modern agriculture in recent years. Emphasizing that apple production makes a significant economic contribution to the ...