Apricots, which flourish in intense heat, are drying under Türkiye's scorching sun, where temperatures soar up to 40 degrees Celsius.

Protest from farmers

While apricots are drying up, farmers are struggling. Dried apricot farmers had protested last week due to low prices, and this week it was brought to the political agenda. Some politicians who support farmers tried to make the apricot farmers' voices heard in parliament. Farmers who argue that the base price of tea, hazelnuts and raisins is announced before the season, but the same situation is not applied to apricots. Because of this farmers are in a difficult situation due to the changing prices and do not want to sell their goods. 

The coming weeks will be crucial as the farmers wait to see if the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) will heed their calls and take action to stabilize the market. With the situation developing rapidly, it's important to stay informed. Be sure to follow our ongoing coverage to stay informed about the latest developments from the region, as we bring you the most up-to-date information on this critical issue affecting Türkiye’s apricot farmers."