# Turkish agricultural production and crop diversity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-agricultural-production-and-crop-diversity
> Updated: 2026-10-24T17:49:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Agricultural activity in Turkey has shown significant productivity across various sectors and regions. In Çankırı, the harvest of sarıkılçık rice has commenced near Mount Ilgaz, with an expected yield of 1,500 tons from 3,000 decares of land. 

In Sivas, increased rainfall has improved the quality and yield of sugar beets, with projections suggesting over 800,000 tons will be produced to supply factories in neighboring provinces. 

Efforts to increase agricultural diversity are also being seen in the Seydişehir district of Konya, where the first harvest of colorful sweet potato varieties—including purple, white, orange, and blue/pink—has been completed. Local authorities are supporting such initiatives through trial productions of alternative products to bolster the local economy.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Seydişehir farmer harvests first colorful sweet potato crop

Farmer Cemal Güney has achieved a regional first in Seydişehir, Turkey, by harvesting four varieties of colorful sweet potatoes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seydiehir-farmer-harvests-first-colorful-sweet-potato-crop

### 2026-10-09: Turkish agricultural regions report productive harvests in rice and sugar beet sectors

Turkish agricultural sectors report productive seasons, with sarıkılçık rice harvesting in Çankırı and a projected 800,000-ton sugar beet yield in Sivas due to favorable rainfall.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-agricultural-regions-report-productive-harvests-in-rice-and-sugar-beet-sectors

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