Sunflower Producers in Yozgat Face Heavy Cost Blow

September 16, 2026 · GıdaTarım

As sunflower harvesting begins in Yerköy, Yozgat, declining field purchase prices and soaring input costs have put producers in a difficult situation.

Sunflower harvesting for oilseed varieties on 4,500 decares and for confectionery varieties on over 15,000 decares has begun in Yerköy district of Yozgat. The decline in purchase prices, coupled with rising input costs, has put producers in the region in a difficult position. Farmer Ayhan Şahin, who harvests confectionery sunflowers, evaluated the current market situation with the following words:

Drawing attention to the decrease in product prices, farmer Ayhan Şahin described the revenue loss:

The astronomical increase in essential inputs used in the production process directly affects producers and harvesting crews. Farmer Ayhan Şahin emphasized the benefits of harvesting mechanization with the following assessment:

Stating that the increase in fertilizer prices has eroded profitability, farmer Ayhan Şahin summarized the situation:

Gültekin Arslan, a combine harvester owner, touched upon the surge in fuel expenses, explaining the cost pressure on the ground:

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