Konya Tests the Potential of the World’s Costliest Spice
Konya Metropolitan Municipality is continuing its efforts to diversify agricultural production and introduce alternative crops that could provide farmers with new sources of income.
Agriculture
Konya’s Beekeeping Sector Continues to Grow
Konya Metropolitan Municipality continues to support producers across various agricultural sectors, including efforts to develop and expand beekeeping.
Higher Chickpea Yield Expected in Konya After Favorable Season
Most of the 2026 chickpea harvest has been completed in Konya, one of Türkiye’s leading chickpea-producing regions. Favorable rainfall throughout the growing season has supported production and raised expectations for a higher yield than last year.
Traditional Molasses Making Begins with the Grape Harvest
Konya’s vineyards are preparing for the upcoming grape harvest, with locally grown grapes expected to be processed into traditional grape molasses in the weeks ahead.
Konya Grows in Livestock and Feed Production
Konya continues to stand out in Türkiye’s agricultural landscape with its strong integration of feed crop production and livestock farming, supporting sustainable growth in both sectors.
Konya Plain Expands Sunflower Production
Konya, one of Turkey's sunflower seed production centers, has become a region where farmers are focusing on producing snack sunflower seeds, considering price performance.
Aronia Production Continues to Grow in Konya
Aronia production continues to expand in Konya, with growers in several districts cultivating the fruit as an alternative agricultural product.
Taşkent Cherry Harvest Continues with High Yield and Quality
Cherry harvesting is continuing in Taşkent district of Konya, where inspections of local production areas have highlighted high yields, quality and productivity.
Harvest Begins at Karatay Lavender Garden
Karatay Lavender Garden, the largest lavender garden in Türkiye, once again welcomed local and international visitors throughout July this year.
Hüyük Strawberry Production Continues
Production of Hüyük strawberry continues, standing out with its flavor and aroma and having received a geographical indication from the European Union.
Honey Harvest Season Begins in Konya
A traditional honey harvest program was held in Beyşehir, a district of Konya, where beekeepers carried out the first harvest of the new season.
Konya Expands Raspberry and Blackberry Production Through Seedling Support Program
Seedling support provided by Konya Metropolitan Municipality as part of its rural development initiatives is creating new income opportunities for farmers while contributing significantly to the diversification of agricultural production.