New Methods That Make Farmers Happy in Harran Plain: More Earnings with Less Area

Importance and Advantages of Greenhouse Farming in Harran Plain

Harran Plain, is one of the most productive and important regions of Turkey in terms of agriculture. Greenhouse activities in this plain have gained great momentum in recent years. The process, which began with the first water being given to the region in 1995, continued with the establishment of the first greenhouse in 2000. Today, 193 farmers are engaged in greenhouse farming in an area of ​​447 hectares in Harran district, and this situation provides significant contributions to both the local economy and the country's agriculture.

Economic Contributions of Greenhouse Farming

Thanks to the greenhouse farming carried out in the Harran Plain, the region not only meets its own needs but also exports vegetables domestically and abroad. eggplant, pepper, tomato and cucumber Products such as are among the products that are scarce in the market during the winter months and therefore find buyers at high prices. This increases farmers' incomes and encourages agricultural production.

Advantages of Greenhouse Farming

Agricultural Engineer Mehmet Tekçe, draws attention to the advantages of greenhouse farming. In greenhouses, products start to grow in the earliest spring and are harvested in the latest autumn. When vegetables grown in open fields are finished, products grown in greenhouses are offered to the market and this situation offers farmers an important opportunity. When the market decreases, products grown in greenhouses are sold at high prices and farmers make more profit. For this reason, we recommend greenhouse farming to farmers.

Greenhouse Experiences in Aybastı District

Rural area of ​​Suruç district Aybasti Districtgreenhouse manufacturer in Ibrahim Akkus, states that greenhouse farming has become popular in the last 3-5 years. Akkuş says, “We have also built one greenhouse and we grow peppers and cucumbers. It is profitable when we grow crops in the winter, but the profit margin is lower in the summer. I recommend it to everyone.” Such experiences reveal that greenhouse farming is a truly profitable business.

Things to Know About Greenhouse Farming

  • Climate Control: Climatic conditions in greenhouses can be managed in a more controlled manner compared to open areas. This increases the quality of the products.
  • Water Management: Efficient use of water resources is one of the most important factors in greenhouse farming. Water saving reduces costs.
  • Spraying and Fertilizing: The amount and timing of pesticides and fertilizers used in greenhouses directly affects product productivity.
  • The market research: Knowing when products are in higher demand allows farmers to grow the right products at the right time.

Greenhouse farming in the future

Greenhouse farming in the Harran Plain has the potential to grow even more in the future. Farmer training, use of modern techniques and government support will increase this potential. In addition, the adoption of environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural methods will contribute to the further development of greenhouse farming. In this context, farmers coming together to form cooperatives reduces costs and increases competitiveness.

Conclusion

Greenhouse farming in the Harran Plain offers great opportunities for both farmers and the economy. Increasing local production and increasing competitiveness in domestic and international markets support agricultural sustainability. Awareness and education about greenhouse farming will accelerate developments in this area and enable farmers to earn more income. Therefore, encouraging greenhouse farming is of critical importance for the agricultural future of our country.