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The journey of drying Prophet's grapes has begun

The journey of Adıyaman’s registered product, Besni grapes (also known as Prophet's grapes), to achieve its 'golden yellow' state after being harvested and sun-dried has begun. Harvest season has started for the Prophet's grapes, a product unique to certain villages in the Gölbaşı and Besni districts of Adıyaman. Efforts are underway to harvest and dry these grapes, which have seeds used in the cosmetics industry and offer numerous benefits to the human body. To ensure the grapes last longer, they are mixed with potassium carbonate, and for quicker drying, they are combined with olive oil. The harvested grapes are left in the sun on display areas prepared in the middle of the vineyard for 4 to 7 days before being made ready for consumption, especially during the winter months. The dried grapes are consumed in the domestic market of Turkey. Last year, in Adıyaman’s Gölbaşı district, 12,173 tons of grapes were produced over 25,900 decares, while in the Besni district, 2,175 tons were produced over 5,000 decares. Gölbaşı Agricultural Chamber President Cuma Ali Aras commented on the grape harvest, saying, "Prophet's grapes have a very different taste when eaten fresh, and they turn a golden yellow when dried. They are suitable for table use and as snacks. The grape seed oil is also used in cosmetics and health fields."

Sunflower harvesting has begun in Keşan

In Edirne's Keşan district, where sunflower harvesting has begun, Keşan Agricultural Chamber President Hasan Şen and Keşan Agricultural Chamber Board Member and sunflower producer Salih Gülfidan visited farmers in the Boztepe Village area where the harvest is taking place. In his statements, Şen highlighted that the yield in dry fields has fallen to as low as 60 to 70 kilograms, which is not encouraging. He mentioned that Trakya Birlik has set the price for sunflowers with a 44% oil content at 20,000 TL per ton. According to Şen, this price aligns with current market conditions. Prices at Edirne and Uzunköprü Commodity Exchanges are consistent with this level. He emphasized that yield is the most important factor for the profitability of producers and expressed hope that the government will reconsider support measures to ensure the continuity of production due to the low yields caused by the drought. Salih Gülfidan pointed out the evident damage caused by the drought, noting that the average yield in dry fields has dropped to 60 kilograms. He commented that while government measures indicate that market prices should be favorable, the lack of yield is a significant issue. Despite this, he expressed hope for a blessed harvest season and wished all farmers a successful harvest.

The manual harvest of North American aronia berries has begun in Konya

The manual harvest of aronia berries, known as "superfruit," has begun in Konya. Tahsin Tosun, who started cultivating aronia berries after discovering them during his wife’s cancer treatment, is now harvesting the berries by hand in his garden. After learning about the health benefits of aronia, a berry rich in antioxidants, Tosun’s wife successfully overcame her nasal cancer with the help of both medical treatment and aronia. Encouraged by a friend, Tosun established an 8-decare garden in the village of Kurşunlu in Sarayönü district, where he now grows aronia. "We put in effort, work hard, and strive to produce; hopefully, we will achieve good results" Describing the harvest season as starting and being satisfactory, Tosun said, “We are always grateful for what we have. Our harvest is going well and is abundant. It has started to be collected. We put in effort, work hard, and strive to produce; hopefully, we will see the results. The aronia harvest period has just begun. We hope to have fresh fruit within a month to a month and a half. We harvest by hand, using scissors to carefully cut the stems and avoid damaging the branches. Harvesting is a bit challenging, but it’s our job. One person can collect about 40 kilos a day, and the fastest can gather around 50 kilos.” "My goal is not to achieve very high yields but to grow the healthiest fruit possible" Emphasizing that growing aronia in Konya Plain requires significant effort, Tosun said, “The biggest challenge is water, due to both drought and the arid land. We strive to bring everything together positively for production. It is indeed difficult. We want our product to be organic, but for the Konya Plain, growing berry plants is very important for the future of agriculture. Regardless of the size of the land, we generally recommend berry cultivation. Aronia is a shrub plant with origins in North America and was widely used as medicine by Native Americans. Therefore, no one has the right to poison this fruit with chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We grow it organically, without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We put in significantly more effort compared to conventional cultivation. Our goal in production is not to have large fruits but to grow the healthiest fruit possible.” Tosun noted that consuming 35 grams of aronia daily meets the body’s antioxidant needs. “The consumption of aronia is indeed based on grams. 100 grams of fresh fruit has over 16,000 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units. The daily antioxidant requirement for the human body is between 3,000 and 5,000 ORAC units. So, consuming 35 grams of fresh aronia meets the body’s entire antioxidant need.” "We wanted to try it for its healing properties" Meriç Reisoğlu, who came to buy aronia berries for health reasons, said, “We started treatment in Konya, and our doctor recommended it. Some friends also suggested aronia. When we learned that the berries are grown in Kurşunlu Village, we wanted to try it for health benefits. We are from Ilgın. We called and visited while passing by. We had previously purchased the powder in winter. Now that the fruit is ready, we came to buy it.” "I’m eager to grow this fruit, but I don’t have the opportunity to plant it" Müslüme Oğuz, a foreman working in the aronia garden, said, “We are called to harvest fruit every year. I work as a foreman here, bringing those who want to come. It gets a bit hot, but it’s our bread and pocket money. I am eager to grow this fruit, but I don’t have the chance to plant it myself. I recommend it to those who want to plant it; we are satisfied with it.”

Walnut harvest has begun in Adana

Walnut harvest has begun in the Kozan district of Adana. In the Karanebili neighborhood of the district, walnut harvesting has started at an altitude of 850 meters using traditional methods. After the walnuts are harvested, they are carefully separated from their green husks and left to dry. The walnuts, which are dried in the shade, are prepared for sale. Walnut grower Gökhan Özkan said, "The land is inherited from our ancestors. We try to use our hilly land for wheat and certain fruit trees. We have come to harvest the walnuts we planted. We start harvesting early in the morning. We use a walnut de-shelling machine for winter storage and sale; we pour a sack of walnuts into the machine, wait for 20 minutes, and then transfer them for drying. Within a week, they are dried and ready for both winter storage and sale." It was observed that the yield has decreased compared to last year due to adverse weather conditions.

In hazelnuts, harvesting costs are being reduced with nets

In Düzce, approximately 632,000 decares out of a total of 750,000 decares are dedicated to hazelnut production. Among the highest input costs in hazelnut farming is the harvesting process. In the region, where hazelnut cultivation occurs at elevations of 0-250 and 250-500 meters, producers typically perform hand-harvesting from the branches. In orchards with mixed plantings, harvesting hazelnuts that reach maturity at different times simultaneously can lead to significant losses in yield and quality. To reduce the rising labor costs for producers in Düzce, adopting the net system for harvesting is recommended. This method helps prevent yield losses that occur with hand-harvested nuts and reduces the input costs per unit area. The net system also significantly lowers the costs associated with cleaning weeds from beneath the trees. With the net system, hazelnuts that mature on the branches can be collected by shaking the branches, which avoids damage to next year's buds and shoots that can occur during hand-harvesting. Mature hazelnuts, which fall to the ground either naturally or through shaking, have high yield since they are fully filled. Harvesting from the ground offers a yield advantage of at least 2-3 compared to hand-harvesting from the branches, especially in maintaining the market quality of exported products. Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Esra Uzun noted that using the net system for harvesting provides a cost advantage in terms of labor. "In orchards where hazelnuts are hand-harvested, the cost of labor per decare can be 8-10 workers, whereas with the net system, a producer can harvest the hazelnuts from 1 decare of land with just 2 or 3 workers in a day," she said. Director Uzun visited Ercan İlhan's orchard and congratulated him for setting an example in the region with his production methods. She encouraged other producers to consider this system and wished all producers a fruitful and bountiful 2024 production season.

In the scorching heat, they endure a bitter harvest and cannot wipe their faces with their hands

The hot capia peppers harvested under tough conditions are being sold for 22 TL per kilogram directly from the field. Farmers in Hatay, who are healing the wounds of the earthquake through their production, recently began the pepper harvest. In the fertile Amik Plain, peppers ripen in the hot weather and are meticulously picked by agricultural workers in the scorching heat. Workers earning a daily wage of 600 TL face considerable difficulty during the hot pepper harvest. They experience the heat’s impact when their hands come into contact with their faces, adding to their challenging conditions. Sezai Kılınç, who planted capia peppers on approximately 6 dönüm of land in the Hassa district, has also started the harvest. The peppers, carefully gathered by the workers under tough conditions, are being sold at 22 TL per kilogram directly from the field. “It burns if you touch your face, your eyes will water” Inci Yeşil, who described the difficulty she faces when she touches her face, said, “We are picking peppers in the hot weather. We work for our daily bread, and it’s hard in this heat. The peppers are hot, and the conditions are tough. Our daily wage is 600 TL, and we hope for divine assistance. It burns if you touch your face, and your eyes will water.” “The harvest is going well, and we agreed on 22 TL for sales” Farmer Sezai Kılınç mentioned that he agreed on a price of 22 TL per kilogram for the peppers, saying, “The weather is very hot, over 40 degrees. Our harvest is going well, thank God. The yield is good; I harvested nearly 2 tons from about 1 dönüm of land. I planted a total of 6 dönüm. The harvest is plentiful, and we agreed on a price of 22 TL for sales. The peppers burn in the heat, and so do we; our hands burn too. When you touch your face, it feels like poison.”

Lavender harvest excitement in Yunusemre

The 7-decare lavender garden planted in Yunusemre serves as a great example of alternative products for the local community. Yunusemre Municipality, which contributes to the development of the Yuntdağı region through alternative product initiatives, sets an example for the local population with the lavender garden established in Ortaköy Neighborhood. Harvesting has begun in the 7-decare lavender garden. The harvest ceremony was attended by Yunusemre Mayor Semih Balaban, Deputy Mayors Cengiz Balkan and Ali Gök, Yunusemre City Council Member Yelda Çevikoğlu, department heads, and relevant staff. During the lavender harvest ceremony, Yunusemre Mayor Semih Balaban stated that the lavender plant is a great example for rural development. Mayor Balaban said, 'The harvest time has arrived for the lavender garden established by Yunusemre Municipality in Ortaköy Neighborhood. Our lavender plants grown on a 7-decare area are a great example of alternative products. The lavender plant has many benefits. This is a good example of Yunusemre Municipality’s commitment to and support for agriculture. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the cultivation of this garden.'

The harvest of the registered Birecik eggplant has begun

In Şanlıurfa, the harvest of the registered Birecik eggplant, known for its thin skin, delicious taste, and unique aroma, has begun. The Birecik eggplant, grown in the Mezra neighborhood of the Birecik district in Şanlıurfa, is being harvested early in the morning. These eggplants are sent to many provinces across Turkey and are transformed into eggplant kebabs at restaurants and eateries in Şanlıurfa. Produced from heirloom seeds planted for centuries, the Birecik eggplant is highly praised for its thin skin, flavor, and distinctive aroma. The harvest period lasts about three months and attracts both local and foreign tourists to the city. Visitors to the district make sure to taste the famous eggplant kebab before leaving. Birecik District Governor Mustafa Gürbüz, Şanlıurfa Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mehmet Aksoy, and TÜRES President Ramazan Bingöl, who joined the harvest in the fields, wished for a bountiful season. Governor Gürbüz, speaking after the harvest, said, "Today, the harvest of our district's product, the eggplants that farmers have brought to fruition after 10 months of hard work, has begun. We invite everyone who hears us and those who receive our message to come and taste this eggplant, the Birecik eggplant, and see the beauty of our district, the pearl of the Euphrates, Birecik." TÜRES President Bingöl noted that Birecik eggplants can also be enjoyed in their raw form and sampled some himself. He mentioned that Turkey's top restaurants advertise "Birecik eggplant has arrived" on their windows and said that the best eggplant kebabs can be enjoyed in Birecik. Şanlıurfa Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mehmet Aksoy stated, "For thousands of years, the alluvial soils brought by our Euphrates River have resulted in tremendous productivity and quality in this region. Some of the soils in the Birecik basin are among those with the highest organic matter content. Especially since our President declared agriculture a strategic field, there has been a significant increase in geographically marked products in Turkey. In Şanlıurfa, we have obtained geographical indications for 47 agricultural products. We are determined to introduce Şanlıurfa's flavors and our grown products to the global and national markets and producers with support from experts in gastronomy, other chefs in our country, and relevant universities."

The harvest of silage corn has begun on 80,000 decares of land in the Bafra Plain

In the Bafra Plain of Samsun, one of the most important feed crop production centers in the Black Sea Region, the harvest of silage corn planted on 80,000 decares of land has begun. In 2024, a 90% increase in silage corn production was achieved with the support of the "Meadow and Pasture Management Project" and the "Our Metropolitan Municipality Is Always with You Project" grants from the Metropolitan Municipality. The harvest of the silage corn produced under these projects took place at an event held in the Sarıkaya neighborhood. Bafra has 668,570 decares of agricultural land, with 49-50% of it being irrigable. In 2023, approximately 75,000 decares of the 200,000-decare feed crop area in Bafra was dedicated to silage corn. It is anticipated that 80,000 decares will be used for silage corn production in 2024. Samsun Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Sağlam highlighted that feed crops cover 70% of the input costs in livestock farming. He stated, "We have 345,000 large cattle and 250,000 small cattle across Samsun. For their total roughage needs, we require 1,230,000 tons of planting. Currently, our total production of silage corn, vetch, and feed peas across Samsun is 988,000 tons. We have 162,000 decares of pasture land, of which 73,000 decares have been improved, and nearly 15,000 decares are still being improved. Additionally, we meet the feed crop needs from crop residues, such as those from hazelnut processing. Last year, a company in Çarşamba sold 15-20,000 tons of silage corn to the Black Sea Region. We not only meet our needs but also those of the region. In 2023, we had feed crop planting on 600,000 decares of land, with a support amount of 201,000 tons, translating to approximately 14.8 million TL in support." İbrahim Sağlam emphasized the vital importance of feed crops for continuing livestock farming, stating, "In addition to silage corn, whether it's vegetables, corn, hazelnuts, or rice, we are in a fertile land. We host vegetable production not only for Samsun but also for many provinces in our region and Turkey. In feed crops, we need roughage for livestock farming. If not, we will have to work with factories. Turkey is definitely a leader in common vetch production, and we also have a place in vetch seed production. We have risen to second place in feed peas. Although our ranking in silage corn varies between 8th and 11th in Turkey, we are not in a bad position. We are in a sufficient state for our livestock, but we will continue to work. Our duty is to feed the Black Sea Region with our four large plains. We produce many agricultural products such as vegetables, grains, and cereals, unlike some other regions. We will continue to work to feed this region as Samsun." The silage corn harvest event was also attended by Bafra Agricultural Chamber President Osman Tosuner, Meadow and Feed Crop Branch Manager Mehmet Yolcu, Plant Production and Plant Health Branch Manager Lale Baykal, Bafra District Agricultural and Forestry Director Mehmet Güreş, and producers.