In this orchard, we cultivate apples on 145 hectares and kiwis on 20 hectares. The varieties grown here include Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Fuji, Rose, and Kiwi. Our Tekirdağ orchards are also equipped with a drip irrigation system. Water drawn from deep wells is stored in reservoirs, and then distributed through our latest inverter pump systems to the desired parcels and rows. Since the system is inverter-based, additional pumps are activated as needed to maintain constant pressure, resulting in significant energy savings. In addition to our technological investments, the Metos system allows us to predict and mitigate potential natural hazards in advance.
We utilize the most advanced technological tools of today across all our orchards to achieve world-class production and efficiency.
All our land is irrigated using drip irrigation systems. The Metos irrigation system, established in 2024, manages irrigation based on different soil types using weather stations and soil moisture sensors. This system provides up to 60% savings in water and energy annually. We also have three climate control and early warning systems in place.
Frost alert systems installed in our orchards issue early warnings when temperatures drop, allowing prompt action. Wind machines and water sprinklers placed around the trees help mitigate the effects of frost. These methods protect our apple trees from cold weather and improve yield.
To protect our trees from hail and sunburn, all our orchards are covered with mesh nets. These nets provide shade over the trees, shielding the fruit from direct sunlight. Thanks to these measures, our apple trees are protected from adverse weather conditions, and the quality of our produce improves.
We own 35 fully equipped harvest robots. With these robots, we can harvest up to 1,500 kg of apples per person per day. By using robots, we minimize labor costs and human error. Moreover, they increase efficiency and optimize the harvest time, making our operations more effective and sustainable.
We use 5 leaf-shredding machines to produce higher-quality and more colorful apples. Shortly before harvest season, we perform leaf shredding with modern machines. This allows more sunlight to reach the apples, giving them a perfect red color.
We employ over 2,000 workers seasonally in our Karaman and Akçaşehir orchards. Our operations significantly contribute to the regional economy through large-scale employment in apple farming. Utilizing skilled and experienced labor is critical for increasing production efficiency and product quality. This allows us to maintain high standards in apple production and offer the best products to our customers.