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Kahramanmaraş is the 13th biggest province in agricultural production. The climate of the region and fertile soils of the K.Maraş plain provide rich alternatives for agricultural activities. Among the total cultivated areas in K.Maraş, cereal plants such as wheat, barley, corn and rice constitute the most important group. Industrial plants such as cotton, sugar beet and red pepper cover the second largest area.
Land use in Kahramanmaraş (Ha.)

Source: Provincial Directorate of Agriculture, 2010

Like any other province in Turkey, agriculture is an indispensable economic factor for Kahramanmaraş. Fertile lands in Kahramanmaraş play a major role, which enables the cultivation of various products, such as grains, fruits and vegetables. The province can create economic value, not only with the production of wheat, barley, rice, sugar beets and cotton, but also with the production of different types of fruit, particularly grapes being in the lead. However, despite its broad range of agricultural products, Kahramanmaraş is known because of the reputed Maraş red pepper. The fame of Kahramanmaraş’s red pepper stems from its unique taste and aroma.

Agricultural Products of Kahramanmaraş

Type	Production (Ha)	Production (Tons)	Average productivity (kg/Da.)
Wheat	217.558	706.453	324
Barley	36.650	81.305	232
Pea	27.035	23.274	86
Cotton	12.865	50.012	388
Haricot Bean	13.255	28.154	212
Sun flower	14.712	27.049	183
Sugar beet	9.733	506.585	5.204
Corn	14.403	161.965	1.124
Lentil	3.930	3.929	100
Red pepper (Paprika)	787	2.685	342
Pistachio	1.613.000	24.375	15 kg/tree
Olive	659.110	1.749	20 kg/tree

Source: Provincial Directorate of Agriculture, 2010

Although decreasing day by day, animal husbandry also contributes to the economy of the province. Abundant in meadows and prairies, Kahramanmaraş is well-developed not only in cattle-raising, sheep and goat breeding, but also in poultry-raising and beekeeping. Fish farming is also quite popular nearby lakes & dams.