Agricultural activities cover 47% of Konya's total land area. In the Kaşınhanı region of the Meram district, farmers grow carrots on an 80,000-decare plot.
After phased planting, the first carrot harvests are ongoing. The carrots are collected from the fields using machines. They are then transported to factories by trucks, where they are carefully washed before being packaged.
Of the 650,000 tons of carrots produced in Turkey, 450,000 tons come from Konya. Thanks to staggered harvesting, carrot production continues for 11 months of the year.
Konya Chamber of Agricultural Engineers (ZMO) President Burak Kırkgöz stated that carrots are being produced on 80,000 decares of land in Konya. He said, "The carrot harvest continues in Konya's Kaşınhanı district. Of course, carrots have an 11-month journey. Here, our farmers work on carrot cultivation for 11 months. During these periods, our carrots are harvested. In the Kaşınhanı region, approximately 500,000 tons of carrots are produced on around 80,000 decares of land. This meets about 70% of the country's needs. A significant portion is also exported abroad. One of the reasons for the international preference for these carrots is their color, aroma, and quality."
