Blueberries could serve as an alternative crop for the country’s agriculture, and efforts are underway to evaluate the fruit’s adaptability to the island, Director of the Agricultural Research Institute (TAE), Cem Karaca, has said, Kibris Postasi reports.
Karaca, alongside blueberry expert Dr. Burhanettin İmrak from Turkey’s Çukurova Agricultural Faculty, shared insights with TAK News Agency about blueberry cultivation and its potential for the island.
During a presentation for producers in the TRNC, İmrak emphasized the high demand for blueberries due to their rich antioxidant content and widespread application in the health industry. He also pointed out that this crop has only one fifth of the water demand compared to other fruits.
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