Edremit Municipality begins olive harvest with high oil yields

In Edremit, Balıkesir, the olive harvest has commenced in groves owned by the Edremit Municipality. Mayor Mehmet Ertaş reported high oil yields from the early harvest, noting that 13.6 kilograms of oil were obtained from 100 kilograms of olives during the first pressing.

The municipality manages approximately 176,000 olive trees, many of which are leased annually. For the areas managed directly by the municipality, an expected yield of approximately 3,300 sacks of olives (100 kg per sack) has been projected. The municipality plans to sell about 2,300 sacks through tender and aims to provide approximately 1,000 sacks directly to consumers.