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Turkish agriculture: Corn harvest in Adana, organic honey records in Sivas, and apple recovery in Karaman
Agricultural activities are seeing significant shifts across various Turkish regions. In Adana, the corn harvest has commenced with an expected yield of approximately 1.15 million tons from 845,000 decares. However, corn planting areas have decreased by about 5 percent compared to last year, and high moisture levels have delayed the harvest process.
In Sivas, data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry indicates a decline in organic plant production, which reached 7,610 tons in 2025. Conversely, organic honey production has seen a record increase, reaching over 76 tons from 4,906 hives.
Meanwhile, in Karaman, the apple harvest has begun following a severe frost disaster last year that caused a 90 percent loss in yield. This season, producers are targeting a record-breaking production of approximately 800,000 tons, supported by the region's 15 million apple trees.
Entities
Adana · Karaman · Sivas · Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi · Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Karaman has more than 15 million apple trees. www.milligazete.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Organic honey production in Sivas reached a record 76.776 tons in 2025. www.sivasirade.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The expected corn yield in Adana is around 1.15 million tons from 845,000 decares. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Karaman aims for a record apple production of approximately 800,000 tons this season. www.milligazete.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Adana’s corn planting areas decreased by approximately 5 percent compared to last year. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Organic plant production in Sivas reached 7,610 tons in 2025. www.sivasirade.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Corn must have a moisture content between 14% and 15.5% to be delivered to licensed warehouses. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com