Pistachio harvest begins in Batman's Gercüş, prices bring smiles
Harvest has begun for pistachio production in Batman's Gercüş, which has expanded with state support; the price per kilogram finds buyers between 700 and 800 TL.
As the harvest season begins for pistachio production in Batman's Gercüş district, which has become widespread with state support, newly established processing facilities are making farmers' work easier, with the produce trading at 700-800 TL.
Harvest Excitement in Gercüş
The harvest season has officially begun for pistachios, one of the primary sources of livelihood for farmers in Batman's Gercüş district.
Producers enter the orchards with the first light of day to harvest the fruits of the trees they have worked hard on throughout the year.
New Facilities Ease the Work
The harvested pistachios are transported to newly established pistachio shelling and processing facilities in the district to prepare them for the market.
Products easily separated from their shells and debris thanks to modern machinery have significantly lightened the burden on farmers.
Contribution of State Support
Thanks to the saplings and agricultural support provided by the state, pistachio cultivation is becoming increasingly widespread across Gercüş.
Farmers who established orchards with support provided years ago are now experiencing the joy of earning a regular income.
Market Prices and Yield Status
The price per kilogram of pistachios is trading between 700 and 800 liras in the current market, pleasing producers economically.
Producer Fatih Ekin stated that the yield is slightly lower this year as pollination was affected by rains.