Geographically Indicated Grape Harvest Begins in Savaştepe
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In Kalemköy Neighborhood of Balıkesir's Savaştepe district, the harvest of registered grapes has commenced, accompanied by yield and quality controls.
In the Kalemköy Neighborhood of Balıkesir's Savaştepe district, the harvest of grapes with geographical indication registration has begun. Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Hüseyin Düzgün and Savaştepe District Governor Furkan Berber met with producers in the vineyards and accompanied the harvest activities. It was reported that the products cultivated throughout the season are being collected for both table consumption and processing facilities.
During the harvest process, yield and product quality in the vineyards were inspected on-site, and it was noted that the harvest timing is critical for maintaining standards in terms of sugar content, aroma, and durability of the grapes. Officials drew attention to the importance of pruning, irrigation, plant nutrition, and pest and disease control, carried out throughout the season, in product development.