Traditional autumn harvests and seasonal preparations begin

In Niksar, Turkey, local women have begun the traditional autumn process of preparing homemade tomato and pepper paste. Utilizing communal solidarity, residents gather to boil vegetables in large copper cauldrons over wood fires. This practice, rooted in long-standing neighborhood traditions, serves as both a method for winter food preparation and a way to strengthen social bonds through shared labor.

In the Mediterranean region, the olive harvest season has arrived, though the experience varies significantly by geography. While many areas celebrate the harvest, Palestinian farmers in the West Bank face extreme difficulties. The harvest in Palestine is characterized by a struggle against dispossession, as farmers attempt to collect olives under the presence of Israeli soldiers and radical settlers. This context highlights how agriculture and food production can become deeply political arenas.