Rooster Beans: A Natural and Delicious Choice
Rooster Beans, is a type of dry bean grown especially in soils fed by natural water resources. This special bean is produced by obtaining from centuries-old ancestral seeds. Since the production process is carried out in the best conditions that nature offers, it attracts attention with its taste and quality. This bean, which is indispensable for family tables, not only prioritizes taste but also health. The cooking time of dry beans is approximately 20 minutes, making it a preferred ingredient in kitchens.
Geographical Indication Registration and Production Supports
Rooster Beans, in 2021 Geographical indication registration It has officially proven its quality. This registration guarantees the originality and quality of the product to producers and consumers. Following this registration, the state offers various supports to farmers in order to encourage production and productivity increase. Projects carried out in cooperation with the District Governorship and the Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry allow farmers living in the village to use their land more efficiently.
Return and Production Increase
Citizens returning to their villages have the opportunity to produce the registered Horoz Dry Beans. In villages such as Dinarbey, Elmalı, Kaboğlu, Güzgülü, Eskibalta, Karapolat, Yeşilgöl and Kabayel, dry bean production has increased significantly thanks to these returns. Grants provided to producers for seeds and agricultural equipment contribute to the increase in production capacity.
Increased Production Capacity and Efficiency
The production of dry beans, which started in 2021 on 350 acres, has increased to 2024 acres as of 800. While the yield per acre was 250 kilograms last year, this figure has increased to 270 kilograms this year. The number of producers has also increased significantly; the number of producers, which was 73 last year, has reached 100 this year. This situation only includes registered producers; there are also those who produce unregistered. The total production, which was 150 tons last year, has increased to 216 tons this year.
Modern Agricultural Practices and Supports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has provided 100% grant-based planting and hoeing machines to producers. These supports have enabled the replacement of old methods with modern agricultural methods. Seed planting, which was previously done by hand-sprinkling, is now done more efficiently and systematically. This is extremely important in order to prevent yield loss and make production processes more sustainable.
Increased Productivity with Pharmaceutical Support
Eneze emphasizes that drug supports also increase yield. The goal for next year is to further increase the area planted in registered beans and the yield per acre. Thanks to state supports, returns to villages are provided and demands from migrating citizens are increasing. Citizens from outside the province and abroad also want to participate in this production process.
The Importance of Local Production
Local production is of great importance not only economically but also socially and culturally. Many people, such as 50-year-old Alişan Açıkğ, who returned to Dinarbey village with his family after living in Aydın for 65 years, both support their own livelihood and support local agriculture by producing beans in their villages. Such returns increase the vitality of villages and contribute to the survival of local culture.
Rural Development and Future Goals
The progress achieved in the production of dry beans constitutes an important part of rural development. The support provided to producers increases not only economic growth but also social solidarity. The interest of the local people in agriculture allows the new generations to receive education in this field and increase their knowledge.
As a result
Horoz Dry Beans is a product grown under natural conditions and stands out with its taste and quality. Increasing production thanks to state support strengthens the bond of local people with agriculture and contributes to rural development. This process will continue in the future and contribute to the sustainability of agriculture in the region.
