# Tomato production and harvest in Bitlis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tomato-production-and-harvest-in-bitlis
> Updated: 2026-09-02T07:51:24.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The tomato harvest season has commenced in the Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkey, specifically in the Karşıyaka neighborhood near the foothills of Mount Nemrut. The province is a significant agricultural producer, ranking first in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions and seventh nationally.

Cultivation spans approximately 34,130 decares of land, producing both traditional varieties and industrial ‘Bambam’ tomatoes intended for fresh consumption, canning, and tomato paste. These products are distributed to various provinces across Turkey.

Local officials, including Governor Ahmet Karakaya, have inspected the harvest to support local workers and highlight the strategic importance of the region's agricultural output. Beyond tomato production, the province utilizes approximately 1.5 million decares of agricultural land for various products, including potatoes and beans, and maintains a significant presence in honey production.

## Claims

- Agriculture and livestock are among the most important and strategic sectors. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bitlis ranks first in tomato production in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bitlis ranks seventh in tomato production across Turkey. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tomato production in Bitlis was carried out on 34,130 decares of land. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bitlis has approximately 1.5 million decares of agricultural land. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The harvest season for tomatoes has begun in the Tatvan district of Bitlis. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bitlis ranks first in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia Region and seventh in Turkey for tomato production. (single source)
- Approximately 34,000 decares of land in Bitlis are used for tomato production. (single source)
- Agricultural teams in Karapınar, Konya, are monitoring tomato crops for pests like Tuta absoluta and diseases like mildew. (single source)
- The Hüyük and Doğanhisar districts in Konya will join the Common Agricultural Policy development program in 2025. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Bitlis tomato harvest begins near Mount Nemrut

Tomato harvesting has begun in Bitlis, Turkey. The province ranks first in the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions and seventh nationally in tomato production.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bitlis-begins-tomato-harvest-as-regional-production-leader

### 2026-08-28: Bilecik Municipality hosts community tomato paste making event

Bilecik Municipality has extended its inaugural tomato paste making event until September 6 due to high demand, aiming to produce 6,000 jars through community cooperation and municipal support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bilecik-municipality-hosts-tomato-paste-making-event

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Cite as: Tomato production and harvest in Bitlis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tomato-production-and-harvest-in-bitlis