Tag Archives: Professor Dr. Süleyman Soylu

The population in rural areas is both declining and aging in Türkiye, creating risks to the country’s agricultural production. Şemsi Bayraktar The number of people living in towns and villages fell by more than 315,000 in 2024 from the previous year to 5.66 million, while the population in provinces and districts surged from …

Prolonged drought is having an increasingly negative impact on agricultural production in Türkiye, with dry days increasing and the soil becoming increasingly dry. Dr. Süleyman Soylu Nowadays, when the amount of water in the dams is approaching dangerous levels, the situation is different for the month of October, when the seeds meet the soil, …

The ongoing climate crisis necessitates innovative solutions, especially in agriculture. In the central Turkish province of Konya, the country’s breadbasket, scientists seek to help farmers boost their crop yields amid a drought. Professor Bilgehan Nas and his team from Konya Technical University have succeeded in using filtered wastewater for cultivating maize. …

Grain yield in Turkey at risk due to drought: Experts A forecast by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) has raised concerns on an imminent decline in crop production across the country due to drought. The data obtained show that the output of cereal products will decrease by 15 percent this year compared …

Konya, the breadbasket of Turkey, is going through tough times with reduced precipitation levels. The ensuing drought has dealt a blow to water levels in dam reservoirs, lakes and ponds and has affected agriculture and animal husbandry in this central province of the country. Global climate change is the main culprit in the …