Baling labor costs double in Aydın

Intense fieldwork has begun across Çine district in Aydın province with the start of the grain harvest. Baling labor costs have doubled compared to last year, rising from 150 lira to 300 lira per bale. Inflation and surging demand for agricultural workers are cited as the main drivers behind the increase. The harvest season in the region has traditionally been labor-intensive, and this year employers are reporting a notable rise in the wages they are willing to offer. Harvest operations in Çine are being closely monitored this season for both efficiency and productivity.