# Turkish sugar beet harvest and procurement season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-sugar-beet-harvest-and-procurement-season
> Updated: 2026-09-27T13:48:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The sugar beet procurement and harvest season has commenced across several regions in Turkey.

In Konya, the Çumra Sugar Factory launched its 23rd campaign, an event attended by local officials including Konya Governor İbrahim Akın. Akın noted the importance of the sector for food security and the regional economy, while emphasizing the need for smart farming and modern irrigation to address climate change and water scarcity.

Simultaneously, harvesting has begun in Çorum and Yozgat. The Çorum Sugar Factory has entered its 9th procurement period for the 2026-2027 season. In Yozgat, farmers reported that favorable rainfall has improved crop quality and yields, though they have requested that authorities announce competitive procurement prices to maintain economic stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Sugar beet harvest begins in Çorum and Yozgat

Sugar beet harvesting has begun in Turkey's Çorum and Yozgat regions. While favorable weather has improved crop yields, farmers are calling for the timely announcement of competitive procurement prices.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sugar-beet-harvest-begins-in-orum-and-yozgat

### 2026-09-25: Çumra Sugar Factory launches 23rd sugar beet campaign

The 23rd sugar beet purchasing campaign has launched at the Çumra Sugar Factory in Konya, marking a key period for regional agricultural production and Turkey's sugar supply.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umra-sugar-factory-launches-23rd-sugar-beet-campaign

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