Theft Concerns in Siirt Pistachios Lead to Early Harvest

September 28, 2026 · NTV Ekonomi

Siirt pistachio producers have been forced to harvest their unripe crops 10-15 days earlier due to theft incidents and yield losses caused by hail.

Producers of Siirt pistachios, known as 'green gold' in Siirt, have started harvesting earlier than planned due to an increase in theft incidents. Farmer Hayrettin Dağtekin, who has been cultivating his ancestral orchard for 45 years, stated that they decided to harvest 10-15 days before the normal schedule.

Pistachio producer Hayrettin Dağtekin, emphasizing that they are keeping a security watch in their orchards, said:

Alongside security concerns, adverse weather conditions have also reduced the yield. Pistachio producer Hayrettin Dağtekin described the losses following the hail disaster at the beginning of the season:

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