Agricultural Services of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality
Antalya is one of Turkey's most important agricultural regions, and the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality runs various projects and services designed to maximise the region's agricultural potential.
These projects cover sustainable agricultural practices, organic farming, the production of medicinal and aromatic plants, biological pest control methods, innovative training programmes, irrigation projects, waste management and environmentally friendly solutions.
The municipality adopts a sustainable approach to agriculture by developing organic farming projects that aim to minimise the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Organic farming ensures the production of healthy, high-quality products while protecting the environment. Antalya's climate and soil structure make it highly suitable for organic farming. The municipality's initiatives in this field help farmers adopt eco-friendly production techniques by providing training.
Antalya has great potential for producing medicinal and aromatic plants, and the municipality is developing projects to leverage this potential and increase production. Plants such as lavender, thyme, mint and sage are particularly popular in the health, food and cosmetic industries. The Antalya Metropolitan Municipality provides farmers with guidance on planting these crops and encourages the production of medicinal plants to boost the local economy. Furthermore, the municipality promotes the distillation process to extract essential oils from these plants. These oils, obtained through distillation, are used in the production of candles and soaps. Courses and training programmes organised by the municipality teach farmers and local people how to extract these oils and produce natural candles and soaps. The programmes cover every aspect, from production to marketing strategies. As a result, participants can generate additional income by producing organic and natural products, while also adopting environmentally friendly production techniques.
Rather than using chemical pesticides, the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is developing plant protection methods based on ecological techniques. The municipality encourages the use of phytopesticides and biological control methods to protect nature and ensure healthy production. Natural plant extracts and biological control methods are employed to combat pests. Ecological farming practices are particularly important for the production of medicinal and aromatic plants.
The municipality also organises various training programmes aimed at increasing productivity in the agricultural sector and introducing farmers to new technologies. These programmes provide significant support to local farmers. They provide information on modern agricultural techniques and innovative production methods, as well as traditional farming practices. The Antalya Metropolitan Municipality also emphasises the adoption of digital agriculture applications and offers training in this area. As a result, farmers can produce more efficiently and effectively utilise technology in their production processes.
The municipality carries out various projects to promote local agricultural products within Turkey and internationally. The aim is particularly to introduce valuable products, such as medicinal and aromatic plants, to global markets. Thanks to the municipality's export training and marketing strategies, agricultural products from Antalya are gaining a larger share of the international market. These projects help farmers generate additional income and strengthen the local economy.
The municipality promotes cooperativism in agriculture, helping small-scale producers to strengthen their businesses and achieve more efficient production. Agricultural cooperatives, established with the municipality's support, offer advantages in areas such as material supply, marketing and product processing. These cooperatives enable farmers to collaborate more effectively and access larger markets.
The municipality collaborates with universities, research institutions and the private sector to develop innovative agricultural solutions. The adoption of new agricultural technologies and production methods helps farmers to increase their yields and improve the quality of their products. With the municipality's support, agricultural research is accelerated and its results are shared with farmers.
In conclusion, the Agricultural Services Department strengthens Antalya's agricultural potential through sustainable farming practices, environmentally friendly solutions, and innovative educational projects. With the municipality's support, projects focusing on organic farming, the production of medicinal plants, biological pest control, irrigation systems and agricultural waste management are shaping the future of the agricultural sector in Antalya. Furthermore, training programmes and cooperative support are making local producers more efficient and competitive in the market.
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