New Season Olive Harvest Begins in Balıkesir

October 6, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

The new season harvest has commenced with prayers in Balıkesir, one of Turkey's prominent olive centers, with the first yield collected in the Ayvalık district.

The new season harvest has officially commenced in Balıkesir, one of Turkey's significant olive and olive oil production centers. Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Akın participated in the harvest program held at Onursel Zeytincilik Olive Grove in the Altınova neighborhood of Ayvalık district, collecting the first yield alongside producers. Within the scope of the program, which began with prayers for the approximately 12 million olive trees in the city, the delegation later visited the Uyan Zeytincilik A.Ş. facilities to monitor the pressing and olive oil transformation stages of the collected olives on-site.

Stating that olive cultivation requires great effort throughout the year, from pruning to fertilization, Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Akın emphasized that the municipality will continue to stand by the producers. Making evaluations at the season opening, Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Akın stated:

Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Akın concluded his remarks by stating that their support for farmers will continue:

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