Banana producers in Alanya are deeply worried!

In Alanya, banana producers are anxiously awaiting the harvest while facing concerns over rising costs.

As the banana harvest approaches in Alanya, producers are excited, but the increasing costs are causing worry. Like every year, this year is also expected to be a favorable season for banana production, with a quality yield anticipated.

The warm and humid weather conditions in the region have positively affected the growth of the bananas. MUZBİR President Mustafa Şenli confirmed this, noting that an intense harvest period will begin before the New Year. While producers are hopeful for the quality of the bananas and the efficiency of the harvest, the rise in production costs is putting pressure on them. Increases in the prices of fertilizers, energy, and other agricultural inputs negatively impact profit margins. Şenli emphasizes that these increases threaten sustainable production and that controlling costs is essential for producers to maintain their profitability.

Producers are experiencing the joy of quality production while simultaneously facing the pressure of rising costs, complicating their future production planning. Small-scale producers are particularly affected by this situation and are already concerned about next year's harvest. Support from the government and relevant institutions in addressing cost increases is critical for the sustainability of production.