Turkey : Investments In geothermal greenhouses in Afyonkarahisar contribute to the national economy

Tomatoes produced in 1613 decares of geothermal greenhouse area in Afyonkarahisar are exported to 14 countries. In the city, a geothermal greenhouse of 3.5 decares was established in 1982 by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and the Provincial Special Administration in the Ömer-Gecek Thermal Region. The production of tomatoes, cucumbers and cut flowers, which were successful in trials lasting about 10 years, attracted the attention of investors in the private sector. Investments in this field have increased every year. In recent years, geothermal greenhouses in Afyonkarahisar and its districts, which mainly produce bunch tomatoes, make a great contribution to employment. Approximately 2,500 people are employed Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Acar said that there are 1613 decares of geothermal greenhouse area with technological automation system in Afyonkarahisar. Stating that with the Geothermal Greenhouse Organized Industrial Zone ...