Cucumber producers in Ödemiş, İzmir, have started their autumn harvest. Struggling with rising fuel, fertilizer, and labor costs, producers are focusing more on keeping their businesses afloat than on making a profit. The cucumbers, sorted by size, are being sold for between 5 and 40 Turkish Lira per kilogram.
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Cucumber producers in Ödemiş, İzmir, have started their autumn harvest. Struggling with rising fuel, fertilizer, and labor costs, producers are focusing more on keeping their businesses afloat than on making a profit. The cucumbers, sorted by size, are being sold for between 5 and 40 Turkish Lira per kilogram.