In Siirt, farmers have started harvesting their crops 10-15 days earlier than usual due to concerns about theft, as the crops are not yet fully ripe. Farmers, who are keeping a round-the-clock vigil to protect their orchards, also suffered significant losses this year due to hail.
In Siirt, farmers have started harvesting their crops 10-15 days earlier than usual due to concerns about theft, as the crops are not yet fully ripe. Farmers, who are keeping a round-the-clock vigil to protect their orchards, also suffered significant losses this year due to hail.
In Siirt, where pistachios are known as 'green gold', the harvest started 15 days early due to fears of theft. Producers, who are keeping watch to protect their crop which was damaged by hail to the tune of 60 percent, entered the orchards before the pistachios were fully ripe.