# Strawberry and aronia production in Samsun

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/strawberry-and-aronia-production-in-samsun
> Updated: 2026-10-18T10:56:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Agricultural activity in the Samsun region is seeing a focus on strawberry and aronia production, driven by both individual transitions and municipal support.

Individual farmers, such as former textile worker Birsen Yıldız in the Kavak district, have transitioned to farming aronia and strawberries on multi-acre plots. Following previous frost damage, aronia crops have reached maturity, prompting plans to expand strawberry cultivation due to high demand.

Concurrently, the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality has implemented a support program in the Alaçam district to expand strawberry production. For the 2025-2026 period, the municipality is providing 56 producers with seedlings, irrigation systems, and fertilizers. This initiative aims to reduce costs for small-scale farmers and leverage the region’s fertile soil to increase rural income.

## Claims

- The municipality is providing support to strawberry producers for the years 2025 and 2026. (reported by 3 sources)
- Support includes strawberry seedlings, mulch film, drip irrigation systems, fertilizer, and water tanks. (reported by 3 sources)
- Strawberry production yields between 2 and 3 tons per decare. (reported by 3 sources)
- A total of 56 producers are utilizing 70 decares of land through the support program. (reported by 2 sources)
- The goal of the municipality is to utilize fertile lands and strengthen rural development. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Samsun Metropolitan Municipality expands strawberry production in Alaçam

Samsun Metropolitan Municipality is boosting strawberry production in Alaçam by providing 56 farmers with seedlings, irrigation systems, and fertilizer to support rural development.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-metropolitan-municipality-expands-strawberry-production-in-alaam

### 2026-09-21: Samsun farmer transitions from textile industry to aronia and strawberry production

Former textile worker Birsen Yıldız has transitioned to farming in Samsun, Turkey, where she produces aronia and strawberries using natural methods to meet high consumer demand.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-farmer-transitions-from-textile-industry-to-aronia-and-strawberry-production

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