Turkey: Harvest time has come for the products of domestic seed distributed by IMM to the farmers of Istanbul free of charge

Published 2022년 7월 24일

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The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) has distributed local seeds to farmers in Istanbul, with the aim of reducing foreign dependency. The seeds, which include wheat, corn, barley, and sunflowers, have been planted over an area of 557 decares in Silivri, Çatalca, and Beykoz. The trial plantings have shown that the local seeds are more resistant to diseases and harmful animals, resulting in high yields. Both the IMM and the farmers involved are pleased with the results, with farmers reporting that the local seeds are superior to previous ones and produce above average yields.

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With the local seeds distributed free of charge to the farmers of Istanbul by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM); Wheat, corn, barley and sunflowers planted on an area of 557 decares in Silivri, Çatalca and Beykoz were harvested. Aiming to end foreign dependency with domestic seeds, IMM gave free local wheat, corn, barley and sunflower seeds to farmers in Silivri, Çatalca and Beykoz 8 months ago. As a result of the trial plantings carried out on an area of 557 acres, it was seen that the products were much more resistant to diseases and harmful animals. Fruitful results emerged in July, the harvest month. "SEED WILL SAVE FROM OUTSIDE DEPENDENCE" Sharing the development with Istanbul residents, İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu said, "The domestic seed was very productive. We planted wheat, corn, barley and sunflower on a 550-decare area 8 months ago; now we have harvested with high yields. We are happy to have given a successful agricultural production example that will save ...

Source: Sondakika