The District Agriculture and Forestry Directorate of Hasankeyf has successfully applied to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office for geographical indication and traditional product status for the “mehina garlic.” According to a statement from Hasankeyf District Governorship, Governor Mehmet Ali İmrak expressed his happiness at the registration of this unique local flavor.
Governor İmrak stated, “We are pleased that the unique taste and flavor of our Hasankeyf mehina garlic has been registered with TURKPATENT. Congratulations to our district. Hasankeyf has a deep history and cultural richness. It is our duty to preserve this.”
İmrak also thanked Governor Ekrem Canalp and everyone who supported the project during the registration process for the garlic. He emphasized that the registration process for other products specific to the district will continue.
Governor İmrak expressed his hope that the registration of the garlic will bring blessings to the farmers in the region. Hasankeyf is known for its rich cultural heritage, and the registration of the mehina garlic is seen as a step towards preserving the traditional products of the region.
The registration of the mehina garlic is a significant achievement for Hasankeyf in terms of recognizing and protecting its unique local products. Governor İmrak emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting the district’s cultural and culinary heritage through initiatives like this. The process of registering other products specific to Hasankeyf is ongoing.
Farmers and producers in Hasankeyf are hopeful that the registered status of the mehina garlic will bring economic benefits and recognition to their products both locally and nationally. The local government is committed to supporting and promoting these traditional products to ensure their sustainability and prosperity in the future.
