Record production with 500 tons of tomatoes in the 5-month harvest period
A record production of 500 tons of tomatoes was achieved in the 5-month harvest period of 2023 at the Greenhouse Excellence Center established in Sakarya. The center, which was implemented by Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality in Akyazı Kuzuluk, produces like an agricultural factory throughout the year with geothermal heated greenhouses on a 25 decare closed area. 8 types of tomatoes are grown in the center throughout the year. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem Yüce announced that it reached a record level with the production of 500 tons of tomatoes between May and September. In addition, Yüce stated that the number of seedlings planted in January 2023 increased from 65 thousand to 90 thousand, and said, "It has exceeded 500 tons since May, when we started harvesting. The harvest process of the same seedlings planted 11 months ago continues and our production will increase even more."
"Our slogan of Sakarya, the City of Agriculture, is now very clear, thank God."
Yüce stated that they hosted guests from all over the world and that the projects were exemplary, and said, "In a short time, we became a world-renowned city in agriculture. There are delegations from various countries and world cities that come just to get inspired by our projects. That's why our slogan of Sakarya, the City of Agriculture, is now very clear, thank God." "Our primary goal is to transform these rich lands into added value for the country. We want to make Sakarya, the natural paradise that is God's gift, a production base where fruits, vegetables and all agricultural products are branded. We will continue to produce, earn and bring them to Turkey."