Climate Change Impacts Olive Production Climate change poses significant challenges to olive production worldwide, threatening one of the oldest and most iconic agricultural industries. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and extreme weather events become more frequent, olive growers are grappling with a range of adverse effects that jeopardize both quantity and quality of olive […]
Agricultural Products Embrace Digitalization with Blockchain Technology In recent years, the agricultural sector has witnessed a significant transformation propelled by advancements in technology. One such innovation that is revolutionizing the industry is blockchain technology. Traditionally associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain’s decentralized and transparent nature offers immense potential for streamlining operations and enhancing trust across the agricultural […]
Maralfalfa (Pennisetum Purpureum × Pennisetum Glaucum): A Sustainable Forage Crop for Global Agriculture Maralfalfa (Pennisetum Purpureum × Pennisetum Glaucum), known as “Pennisetum sp.,” is a versatile plant species cultivated primarily for animal feed production. Thriving in warm and humid regions, Maralfalfa plays a crucial role in providing high-nutrient fodder for livestock. Its leaves and stems […]
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) Cultivation: A Guide to Growing Aronia Plants Aronia, a member of the Rhamnus family, is a deciduous shrub that grows in a bushy form, reaching a height of 3-5 meters. Known for its oval to round-shaped, glossy, and serrated leaves, Aronia produces white or pink flowers typically blooming between May and June. […]
Mulberry Cultivation: Ecological Requirements, and Cultural Practices Mulberry cultivation is commonly practiced in the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and it belongs to the Morus genus in the Moraceae family of the Urticales order. In Turkey, various mulberry species are cultivated and widely utilized, including Morus alba (white mulberry), M. nigra (black […]
Blackberry Cultivation: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing and Harvesting Blackberries Blackberries, which can be found in almost every region of our country in the wild, have gained importance in cultivation due to their suitability for both fresh consumption at the table and industrial purposes. Blackberries, being an economically valuable variety for agriculture-based industries in terms […]
Peach Cultivation Guide: Soil, Climate, Rootstocks, and Orchard Management Peach (P. persica), widely cultivated among stone fruit species worldwide, has its main origin in East Asia and China. In our country, suitable soil and ecological conditions for economic peach cultivation are available. Peach cultivation is carried out in most provinces, except for a few. Among […]
Cultivation of Quinces: Exploring the History, Taxonomy, and Pomological Classification Quince cultivation has a rich history rooted in regions such as northwestern Iran, northern Caucasus, around the Caspian Sea, and northern Anatolia. While wild quince extends as far as Turkestan in the east and southern regions of Europe and North Africa in the west, its […]
Pear Cultivation: Climate Requirements, Pollination Biology, Rootstocks, And Varieties Pear cultivation, native to Anatolia and its surroundings, holds significance among global producers. However, a decline in production has been observed due to the significant damage caused by fire blight disease. Ecological Requirements: Climate Requirements Pears are fruits of temperate climates and can withstand temperatures down […]
Cultivating Sour Cherries: Optimal Climate and Soil Conditions for Successful Growth Cherry cultivation is practiced in almost every region of our country, experiencing no significant issues in terms of production and marketing. Cherries start yielding at 4-5 years of age, reaching full and economic productivity at 8-10 years. Their economic lifespan is approximately 20-25 years. […]