Konya is aiming for the top in melon production. Melon harvesting has begun in Konya, which is in the second position in Turkey with approximately 118,000 tons.
Melon harvesting has commenced in Konya. Farmers in various districts of Konya, especially Ereğli, Çumra, and Karatay, are putting in long hours of work.
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay, in a statement on his social media account, said, "We are currently ranked 2nd in our country in melon production, with approximately 118,000 tons. Melon harvesting is ongoing in our city, especially in the districts of Ereğli, Çumra, and Karatay. Additionally, the 'Çumra Melon' took an important step towards branding by obtaining its Geographical Indication registration in 2022."
Mayor Altay included photos from the harvest in the Çumra district in his post.
