Siirt Aims for Top 5 in Turkey with Tayfi Grapes

September 10, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

With a harvest exceeding 45,000 tons, Siirt has announced its goal to become one of Turkey's top 5 grape-producing provinces and to establish the Tayfi grape as a recognized brand.

Harvest Excitement for Tayfi Grapes

A harvest program was held in Pirinçli Village, Şirvan district of Siirt, for the Tayfi grape, one of the region's most significant agricultural assets. The event was attended by Siirt Governor Dr. Kemal Kızılkaya, Siirt Deputy Mervan Gül, Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mustafa Şanverdi, provincial protocol, and numerous producers. The region's unique microclimate, fertile soils, and the contribution of its viticulture tradition to production potential were comprehensively evaluated during the program.

Siirt Targets Top 5 in Production

Sharing official yield data at the harvest event, Governor Dr. Kemal Kızılkaya announced that a total of 45,261 tons of grapes were produced across Siirt from 27,956 decares in 2025, according to TurkStat data. Stating that the province ranks 9th nationwide with its current production volume, Siirt Governor Dr. Kemal Kızılkaya outlined the goals with the following words:

'In the coming period, we aim to elevate Siirt among Turkey's top 5 grape-producing provinces by further advancing this potential. We will resolutely continue our efforts in this direction.'

Branding and Value-Added Vision

Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mustafa Şanverdi emphasized the importance of processing and marketing the product, in addition to increasing production capacity, and highlighted that an environment of peace and security supports agricultural productivity. Siirt Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mustafa Şanverdi stated the following regarding the goals:

'In this regard, transforming our grapes into value-added products, branding them, and increasing our producers' income are among our priority objectives.'

The Siirt Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry announced that branding efforts will continue to increase the market share of the Tayfi grape and boost farmer income.

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