The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has taken a momentous stride in response to the critical challenges of climate change, population growth, and pandemics impacting food production. They have announced a groundbreaking initiative: smart agriculture training for a staggering number of 43,000 farmers. The primary objective is to ensure the sustainable utilization of natural resources and to promote water conservation within the agricultural sector.
Acknowledging the pressing need to secure food access and the growing importance of resource sustainability in agriculture, the ministry has partnered with the World Bank to introduce the Türkiye Smart Climate and Competitive Agricultural Growth Project (TUCSAP). This transformative project aims to revolutionize agricultural practices throughout the country.
At its core, TUCSAP endeavors to facilitate production planning, safeguard agricultural land and water resources, reduce input costs, and, most importantly, guarantee affordable food prices for consumers.
An impressive budget of over $341 million (TL 9.17 billion) has been allocated to TUCSAP, signifying the gravity of its mission. This ample funding will empower farmers by implementing cutting-edge smart agriculture technologies.
Through the comprehensive training program, farmers will be equipped with invaluable knowledge and tools to implement advanced techniques that minimize their carbon footprint. By doing so, they can optimize resource utilization and foster a profound sense of environmental responsibility in their farming practices.
With TUCSAP, the project aims to achieve resource efficiency and heightened productivity while ensuring the long-term preservation of Türkiye’s invaluable soil treasure.
As an integral part of the project, TUCSAP intends to streamline access to vital agricultural information, optimizing decision-making processes and encouraging fruitful collaboration among farmers, researchers, and stakeholders within the agricultural community.
Additionally, the TUCSAP initiative includes the development of a comprehensive soil database and the construction a state-of-the-art national soil archive building. These measures will facilitate meticulous monitoring of soil conditions across the country, ensuring the preservation of fertile land for the benefit of future generations.
Source: dailyasbah
