date:Dec 20, 2018
Yalova, a city to the south of Istanbul, has announced a new initiative to grow persimmons on an area of 10.4 hectares.
Farmers received persimmon saplings during a ceremony organized by the Yalova Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forest. The fruit's productivity has increased over the last few years and has become a major source of revenue for the farmers in the area.
Kocadere district hosted the ceremony to distribute persimmon saplings to farmers. Yalova Mayor Muammer Erol particip