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Bitlis tomato harvest begins near Mount Nemrut
The tomato harvest has commenced in the Tatvan district of Bitlis, specifically in the Karşıyaka neighborhood near the foothills of Mount Nemrut. Bitlis Governor Ahmet Karakaya participated in the harvest to inspect the progress and support local workers.
Bitlis currently ranks first in tomato production within the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions and holds the seventh position in Turkey. Approximately 34,000 decares of land are dedicated to tomato cultivation in the province. The region produces both traditional varieties and industrial-type ‘Bambam’ tomatoes, which are distributed to various provinces across Turkey for fresh consumption, paste, and canning.
In addition to tomatoes, the province utilizes approximately 1.5 million decares of agricultural land for various products including potatoes and beans, and maintains a significant presence in honey production.
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Ahmet Karakaya · Bitlis · Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry · Nemrut Dağı · Nemrut Mountain · Tatvan
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitlis ranks first in tomato production in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions. www.haberport.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The harvest season for tomatoes has begun in the Tatvan district of Bitlis. www.haberport.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomato production in Bitlis was carried out on 34,130 decares of land. www.haberport.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitlis has approximately 1.5 million decares of agricultural land. www.haberport.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitlis ranks seventh in tomato production across Turkey. www.haberport.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Agriculture and livestock are among the most important and strategic sectors. www.haberport.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitlis ranks first in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Region and seventh in Turkey for tomato production. www.ardahanhaber.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 34,000 decares of land in Bitlis are used for tomato production. www.ardahanhaber.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Hüyük and Doğanhisar districts in Konya will join the Common Agricultural Policy development program in 2025. www.yenikonya.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Agricultural teams in Karapınar, Konya, are monitoring tomato crops for pests like Tuta absoluta and diseases like mildew. www.konhaber.com