# Turkish cotton harvest and agricultural economic challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-cotton-harvest-and-agricultural-economic-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-22T07:22:09.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The 2026 cotton harvest season has commenced in various Turkish agricultural regions, including Aydın and Adana. In Aydın, the first harvest was purchased by the Aydın Tariş Cotton and Oilseeds Agricultural Sales Cooperative at 100 TL per kilogram. However, local officials expressed concern that if prices do not sufficiently cover rising input costs, such as diesel, the area dedicated to cotton cultivation could continue to decline. In the Adana region, specifically the Karataş district, the early harvest is expected to yield approximately 230,000 tons due to recent rainfall. Despite this high expected yield, farmers in the Çukurova region are facing economic difficulties. The total area planted with cotton has decreased to 58,000 decares as a result of increased input costs and falling prices. Agricultural representatives have called for higher government subsidies, noting that domestic prices are heavily influenced by global market trends. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Adana begins first early cotton harvest of the season The early cotton harvest has begun in Adana, Turkey, with an expected yield of 230,000 tons. Farmers are calling for increased subsidies amid rising costs and global price fluctuations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adana-begins-first-early-cotton-harvest-of-the-season ### 2026-09-07: Aydın cotton season begins with first harvest sold at 100 TL per kg The first cotton harvest of the season in Aydın, Turkey, was purchased by the Tariş Cooperative for 100 TL per kilogram, amid concerns over rising costs and declining cultivation areas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aydn-cotton-season-begins-with-first-harvest-sold-at-100-tl-per-kg --- Cite as: Turkish cotton harvest and agricultural economic challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-cotton-harvest-and-agricultural-economic-challenges