TMO Shares Raisin Purchase Procedures with the Public
· TMO
The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) published producer evaluations regarding the appointment, analysis, and pricing steps applied in dried raisin purchases. The institution announced that product acceptance processes are continuing uninterrupted, respecting producer rights.
TMO Dried Raisin Purchase Process
The General Directorate of the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) shared producer opinions on dried raisin purchase processes through an informational video released on its social media accounts. The institution's statement indicated that all stages, from sample collection to laboratory analysis, from weighbridge weighing to storage, are meticulously conducted. The TMO General Directorate stated in its institutional declaration, which emphasized that protecting the labor of producers is the primary goal:
'The Office is the farmer's friend. Always…'
The institution announced to the public that product acceptance activities are continuing uninterruptedly.
Producers' Appointment and Queue Evaluation
Producers featured in the shared video evaluated the order brought by the appointment system applied in delivery processes. Stating that queue tracking is done in a disciplined manner, a dried raisin producer said:
'TMO purchase is very good, no issues. Our people are also following, following their turn, taking those whose turn has come. The appointment system is good.'
Another dried raisin producer, who argued that there is no discrimination at the purchase points, made the following assessment:
'TMO is equal to everyone, transparent in that regard. It treats everyone equally, I haven't seen any favoritism here. It treats everyone equally, analyzes the raisins, states the required grade, and does the pricing.'
Sample Analysis and Pricing Practices
Producers noted that pricing is done according to quality in product valuation and stated that the processes are carried out transparently. A dried raisin producer, expressing satisfaction with the reliability of the process, stated:
'I am sure they are doing the right thing. I believe in this, because I brought my goods here, and I am satisfied with all of them. Citizens like me are also quite satisfied.'
Another dried raisin producer, who closely followed the inspection steps, described the process as follows:
'May God be pleased with them. You stand at the beginning, you see what they are doing; they separate the rotten ones, they state the price for what is necessary, they state the yield. I have nothing to say to the officers, may God be pleased with all of them.'