Aronia production continues to expand in Konya, with growers in several districts cultivating the fruit as an alternative agricultural product.
Konya Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Duran Seçen visited aronia growers in Meram together with Meram District Director of Agriculture and Forestry İlhan Kartal, Prof. Dr. Süleyman Soylu and technical staff. During the visit, the team inspected the orchards and reviewed the plants, growing conditions and cultivation practices.
The officials also met with growers to discuss the challenges they face during production and the steps needed to improve both yield and product quality.
Aronia has become an alternative crop for farmers in Konya, particularly because of its high added value. Orchards have been established in different parts of the province in recent years, adding a new product to Konya’s diverse agricultural output.
Agricultural officials continue to visit aronia fields and work with growers on cultivation practices, plant development and production conditions.
The expansion of aronia orchards across Konya reflects the increasing interest in the crop and its place in the province’s agricultural production.
