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Agricultural production and harvests in Turkey

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Agricultural activities and harvests continue to progress across various regions in Turkey. In Adana, the harvest of geographically indicated thin-skinned white kidney beans has begun in Tufanbeyli, with field prices reported between 100 and 125 TL per kilogram. In Bolu, the September potato harvest is underway, though rising labor and maintenance costs are driving some farmers toward sunflower farming. In the raisin sector, the TARİŞ Raisin Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Union announced a 2026 advance price of 80 TL per kilogram for seedless dried raisins, sparking debate among producers regarding low purchase prices relative to rising costs. Tomato production remains active in Çanakkale and İzmir, while Niğde residents prepare winter pastes. Economic indicators show a recovery in exports, with the Southeast Anatolia Exporters' Associations reporting $8.2 billion in exports for the first eight months of 2026. In the egg industry, producers continue to struggle with costs despite balancing supply and demand. Recent reports highlight intensifying economic challenges for producers nationwide. In the Black Sea region, hazelnut producers have reported substantial losses, including one instance of a 500,000 TL deficit. In Aydın, rising livestock feed costs and declining cotton production in the Söke Plain are impacting small family businesses. In Çorum, representatives have formally raised concerns regarding production costs and the need for fair market value to the Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB). Experts note a systemic disconnect where producers struggle to cover debts while consumers face high retail prices, a gap attributed to intermediaries, logistics, and storage costs. Newer reports underscore this financial distress. In Oğuzlar, walnut production costs have reached 175–190 TL per kilogram due to fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, and labor expenses; local official Talip Karadeniz noted that current selling prices of 200–220 TL per kilogram are insufficient, suggesting a target of 300–350 TL is necessary for industry survival.

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