The harvest season has officially begun in Konya’s Karapınar district with the first barley harvest of the year. The season opened on a positive note, as farmers achieved a yield of 9 tons of barley from a 15-decare field.
As part of the Pasture Improvement and Management Project carried out in Karaman under the academic supervision of Selçuk University, 1,730 decares of pastureland have been rehabilitated and made available to support livestock production.
In Konya, farmers are continuing intensive field maintenance activities ahead of the upcoming harvest season. Sugar beet and sunflower fields, in particular, are receiving regular care as producers focus on supporting healthy crop development.
As one of Türkiye’s leading agricultural centers, Konya continues to explore innovative farming methods that can help address water scarcity while supporting sustainable food production.
Selçuklu Municipality continues to stand out with its environmental and zero-waste projects, carrying out a range of initiatives focused on sustainability, renewable energy, and recycling.
Türkiye’s first and only Plant Health Clinic, established within Konya Food and Agriculture University, stands out as a specialized center focusing on plant diseases, crop productivity, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Konya continues to stand out as one of the most important agricultural centers in Türkiye, maintaining its leading position in sugar beet production thanks to its wide farmlands and strong production capacity.
Konya holds a leading position in dry bean production in Türkiye, while also standing out for a wide range of legume crops.
Selçuklu Municipality continues to support citizens engaged in beekeeping in rural neighborhoods through its Beehive Support Project.
Organic strawberries grown in Konya’s Hüyük district continue to attract international demand with their strong aroma and quality.
Rainfall across the Konya Plain this year has significantly reduced irrigation costs for grain producers while supporting overall agricultural productivity in the region.
The final growth stage of wheat and barley continues across the Konya Plain, while production remains an important contributor to both local and national economies.
