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October, 2026…
Dr. Yarkın Akyüz from the Ege University Faculty of Agriculture highlighted the impacts of the climate crisis on agriculture in the Aegean Region and issued warnings regarding food supply security and rising costs.
IZMIR (Ege Agency) – As the effects of global climate change become increasingly visible, the agricultural future of Türkiye—and the Aegean Region in particular—faces serious risks. Dr. Yarkın Akyüz, of the Ege University Faculty of Agriculture’s Department of Agricultural Economics, drew attention to the pressure exerted on food prices and supply security by irregular rainfall, drought, extreme temperatures and depleting groundwater levels.
Indicating that the impacts of climate change on agriculture are not limited to warming alone, Dr. Akyüz said, “Irregularities in precipitation patterns directly affect production. When climate change is mentioned, global warming is usually the first thing that comes to mind; however, irregular rainfall patterns, untimely agricultural frosts and extreme temperatures deal a direct blow to agriculture. We no longer receive sufficient rainfall during periods when we used to see regular precipitation; conversely, we may encounter excessive rainfall during periods when crops have lower water requirements. Sudden downpours during the flowering stage cause blossom drop, while frost events following early warm spells lead to significant losses in yield and quality.”
“The dynamic nature of the Aegean Region and rising temperatures accelerate the reproductive cycles of harmful insects and cause their populations to surge. The Aegean Region is a dynamic area characterized by intensive agricultural production, where multiple harvests per year are possible for many crops. This intensive production model—compounded by the effects of climate change—intensifies the pressure from diseases, pests and weeds; the resulting need for increased pesticide use drives up production costs,” he noted.
“In short, climate change does not merely create new agricultural problems; it deepens the crisis by exacerbating existing chronic issues such as improper land use, excessive water consumption and soil degradation,” he added…
