Conducting R&D studies on soilless production for urban agriculture, Konya Metropolitan Municipality has established a soilless farming area in the garden of Konya Science Center.
The soilless farming area established in the garden of Konya Science Center, Turkey’s first and largest TÜBİTAK-supported science center brought to the city by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, serves as an important model for Konya’s agriculture.
Examining the R&D studies conducted at the soilless farming area, Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that they are carrying out significant efforts to increase the income of rural residents and promote sustainable agriculture in Konya, a city known for its agriculture.
Emphasizing that Konya is both a major agricultural city and one facing serious water challenges, Mayor Altay stated, “While we prioritize crops that require less water in our agricultural areas, we are also working to introduce modern methods used worldwide. By compiling these efforts, we strive to develop new agricultural models that will help our farmers generate more income in their daily lives.”
