“190,850 Hectares of Agricultural Land to Be Irrigated in Konya Plain”

The General Director of the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), Mehmet Akif Balta, announced that the ‘KOS 1-2-3 Irrigation Completion Project’ will bring irrigation to 190,850 hectares of land in Konya Plain.

In its efforts to expand modern irrigation and consolidate agricultural lands to maximize benefits, the DSİ continues to develop new projects. One such project aims to bring irrigation to agricultural areas in Konya Plain.

In a written statement, DSİ General Director Mehmet Akif Balta emphasized that “Modern irrigation diversifies production patterns and enhances productivity in agriculture, which in turn positively impacts farmers’ incomes. Additionally, this advancement contributes to the reduction of poverty and helps prevent migration by raising living standards in rural areas.

Once the ‘KOS 1-2-3 Irrigation Completion Project’ is finalized, it is expected to provide an annual contribution of 610 million Turkish Lira to the country’s economy based on 2023-unit prices. Moreover, the completion of this project will lead to increased crop diversity in the region and bolster the socio-economic development of the local community, whose income sources rely heavily on agriculture.