Greenhouses

Türkiye’s first geothermal heated agricultural base; Denizli Sarayköy

Sarayköy Geothermally Heated Greenhouse Organised Agricultural Zone, the first geothermal-based agricultural zone in Türkiye, draws attention with both modern agricultural techniques and environmentally friendly production approach. Established on a total area of 729 decares, this zone has 12 greenhouse parcels and 2 industrial parcels. Currently, tomato production is carried out …

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Dr. Yusuf Kurucu: We should switch to undercover farming as soon as possible!

Ege (Aegean) University (EÜ) Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition Lecturer Professor Dr. Yusuf Kurucu stated that due to climate change, salinity in the soil has increased day by day, especially since 2010 and this has negatively affected agriculture. Dr. Kurucu said, “Türkiye needs to switch …

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Alarko to invest 1 billion dollars and become a world giant in agriculture…

In 2019, the pandemic process that affected the whole world changed production habits as well as consumption. While we see that every digital sector from automotive to the service sector has grown, some sectors have been recognised and their importance has been understood. Agriculture and food were at the top …

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Banana harvest continues in Hatay region…

In Hatay, one of Türkiye’s fertile lands, the banana harvest continues in the greenhouse… Hatay, the agricultural region of Türkiye’s fertile lands, stands out in the production of tropical products. Mehmet Alkan, a farmer in Demirköprü neighbourhood of Antakya district of Hatay province, grows bananas in his 10-decare greenhouse he …

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30 million dollars from the World Bank to Dikili Agriculture Based Specialised Organised Industrial Zone…

Press release… Dikili Agriculture Based Specialised Organised Industrial Zone (Dikili TDİOSB) which is one of the largest geothermally heated agriculture-based organised industrial zones in Europe and Türkiye, established in cooperation with the Governorship of Izmir, Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Aegean Region Chamber of Industry, Izmir Commodity Exchange, Aegean Exporters’ Associations, …

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Şemsi Bayraktar: Our farmers are suffering losses because of the decrease in greenhouse products

Press release… Şemsi Bayraktar, Head of the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), evaluated the greenhouse production in Türkiye, the price decreases in greenhouse products and the expectations of farmers from the municipalities with a press statement. Şemsi Bayraktar Stating that greenhouse production has become an important sector in the …

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Erdem Çelik: We have a very efficient production due to low heat cost

In geothermal greenhouses where clean energy is used with soilless agriculture, energy savings of up to 60 per cent are achieved compared to other energy sources. While tomatoes are mainly grown in fully automated technological geothermal greenhouses in Türkiye’s Aegean province of Manisa, bananas can also be grown alongside tomatoes. …

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“We export tomato from Manisa greenhouses to the Netherlands”

Exports from Manisa to the Netherlands, the centre of horticulture… Tomato exports from Manisa greenhouses to the Netherlands, the centre of horticulture… Türkiye’s Aegean province of Manisa, which has an important place in the country in terms of geothermal resources, uses this resource in agriculture and exports tomatoes to the …

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Melike Koçoğlu: We have an ambitious target in geothermal greenhouse production as Alarko

Melike Koçoğlu, General Manager of Alarko Agriculture Group, stated that they are the largest geothermal greenhouse operator in Türkiye as of now. Melike Koçoğlu “Our goal is to enter the top 10 in the world in 2028.” Alarko Agriculture Group General Manager Melike Koçoğlu said that currently, 70 per cent …

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Şanlıurfa, the land of agriculture, becomes the centre of ornamental plants…

Indoor ornamental plants grown in geothermal greenhouses in Türkiye’s southeastern province of Şanlıurfa are exported domestically and abroad. With new investments, Şanlıurfa, the land of agriculture, is preparing to become the centre of four-season ornamental plants. ŞANLIURFA – In Şanlıurfa, one of agriculture centres of Türkiye and GAP (Southeastern Anatolia …

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