Sugar beet producer responds to cost debates: Claim of 20,000 TL profit per decare

A producer actively working in the field responded to cost criticisms regarding sugar beet production on social media with a video. The producer argued that even after deducting all expenses such as diesel, seeds, irrigation, pesticides, and harvesting, sugar beet remains a profitable crop.

A producer who reacted to posts on social media regarding the economic difficulties faced by sugar beet farmers shared their own cost and profit calculations. The producer stated that it is possible to obtain between 6 and 13 tons of product per decare, claiming that after expenses are deducted, a net income of between 10,000 and 20,000 liras remains per decare.

Assessment: These data shared by the producer represent a different perspective in the ongoing debates over sugar beet purchase prices and production costs. However, there is no independent verification as to whether these figures reflect a general industry average or a personal experience.