Baling labor costs double in Aydın

Intense fieldwork has officially begun across Çine district in Aydın province with the start of the grain harvest season. Baling labor costs have doubled compared to last year: the per-bale wage set at 150 lira in the 2023 season has risen to 300 lira in the 2024 harvest. Agricultural circles attribute the increase to high inflation and a marked surge in demand for seasonal workers across the region. The harvest season on the fertile farmland around Çine has traditionally required intensive labor, with demand for both local and migrant agricultural workers peaking during this period. Employers are facing a growing cost burden, while workers cite rising living expenses as justification for higher wages. Harvest operations in Çine are being closely monitored this season for both efficiency and labor costs.