For the first time, an olive species has been registered under the name “Island Native” in the country.
Agricultural Research Institute (TAE) Director Cem Karaca said, “Following a 10-year study, we registered the olive type in Türkiye with high yield and characteristics. Pointing out that the number of olive trees registered in Türkiye and North Cyprus as “Island Native” last week is increasing day by day” Karaca was cited as saying.
“Our registered olive attracted attention not only for its oil quality but also for its high-quality compounds. For us registering our olives was an important step, and we achieved it.” he said.
According to information from official data in North Cyprus, there are more than 600 thousand olive trees and 1940 olive producers registered in the country.
The olive yield, which varies from year to year, varies between 8,000 and 15,000 tons annually.
In the area protected as “Monumental Olive Trees” in Kalkanlı (Kalo Chorio Kapouti), there are trees of the species registered as “Island Native”, over 500 years old.
