Disappointment in hemp in Amasya: Hemp cultivation area decreased from 6,500 decares to 850 decares

The production of hemp plants in Amasya, which began with great hopes, turned into disappointment. The cultivation of the plant, which has the potential for use in various fields from the pharmaceutical industry to textiles, automotive, and insulation, decreased from 6,500 decares to 850 decares. It was revealed that the affected producers do not want to plant. "Our producers are victims, so they do not want to plant." In Amasya, a harvest program was organized as part of the "Hemp is Reborn Project." Speaking at the program, Amasya Agricultural and Forestry Provincial Director Ahmet Arslan said, "In our province, hemp cultivation, which was carried out in an area of 6,500 decares in 2024, has decreased to 850 decares this year due to difficulties experienced with a company during contract production." Explaining that 500 decares of the 850 decares are cultivated at the Gökhöyük Agricultural Enterprise affiliated with the General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises (TİGEM), ...