Samsun became the hemp production center of Turkey

Published 2024년 7월 3일

Tridge summary

Hemp production in Samsun, Turkey, has seen a resurgence with 253 producers covering 4,879.5 decares of land, following efforts to revitalize the industry. This is part of a larger plan to expand hemp cultivation to 4,623,751 decares by 2024, encompassing both seed and fiber production. The plant is valued for its diverse applications in various industries, including health, textiles, and aviation. However, the agency overseeing hemp production cautions against the introduction of new varieties to prevent unintended genetic changes and to comply with local regulations. The industry faces challenges such as drought and requires ongoing support and updated information for its operators.
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Original content

Hemp, one of the leading strategic products, is produced by 253 producers in an area of 4 thousand 879.5 decares in Samsun. In Samsun, Turkey's 'hemp production center', seeds will be grown in 1,650.5 decares of production area, and fiber will be grown in 3,228.9 decares of production area. Hemp production, which had decreased in recent years in Samsun, which President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described as a 'hemp base', started to increase again with the establishment of factories and its use in industry. While Samsun rose to the first place again in hemp production in Turkey, Samsun Agriculture and Forestry Provincial Director İbrahim Sağlam stated that 253 producers throughout the province produced hemp with permission. "The last bastion of hemp is Samsun" Stating that Samsun is an important location for hemp, İbrahim Sağlam said, "Hemp is an extremely strategic product. It can be used in many areas from chemistry to health, from health to industry, from industry to textile and ...
Source: Sondakika

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