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Saffron cultivation developments in Turkey

Overview

Saffron production in Turkey is seeing developments in both traditional and modern cultivation methods. In the Safranbolu district of Karabük, producers have begun the planting season utilizing a new scientific project titled ‘Controlled Conditions Science-Based Saffron Cultivation’. This initiative employs R&D applications, such as underground steel wire cages, to protect bulbs from pests like moles and wireworms that can reduce yields by up to 40%.

In Antalya, production is expanding through soilless farming techniques. A facility in the Manavgat district has successfully implemented a two-stage indoor and outdoor process, which reportedly yields approximately 20 percent more than open-field farming while avoiding pesticides and heavy metals. This method has achieved first-quality certification and has led to the emergence of agricultural consultancy services for new investors in the sector.

Entities

Karabük · Manavgat · Yasin Önder · İsmail Yılmaz · Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Antalya farmer uses soilless methods for high-value saffron production

    In Antalya, Turkey, financial advisor Nur Hamit Mayıl is successfully producing high-quality saffron using soilless farming and now offers consultancy to new investors.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Safranbolu begins new saffron planting season with scientific pest protection

    Saffron planting has begun in Safranbolu, Turkey. New R&D projects aim to combat pests to protect the high-value crop, which can reach prices of 600,000 TL per kilogram.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · haber1.com · haber3.com · haberport.com · ortadogugazetesi.com · snowsonline.fr · yenisafak.com