In Konya, which is described as Turkey's granary, farmers continue to harvest corn, which is considered the last crop of the season.
In Konya, in addition to an increase in the cultivation areas this year, the consumption of corn has been steadily rising in recent years due to a diet that emphasizes animal-based nutrition. In Konya, farmers are obtaining between 4 to 5 tons of corn from an area of 2,500 square meters.
Corn production in the Konya Plain has been increasing, but it also comes with a high annual water consumption rate. Furthermore, among field crops, corn is the most efficient in utilizing water, producing the highest dry matter per unit of water.
