Climate Change and Agriculture Report
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli, announcing the 27-item 'Climate Change and Agriculture Evaluation Report' where the results of the 'Climate change and Agriculture' workshops held nationwide were collected, said, 'Drought early warning systems will be established for agricultural and pasture areas.'
Stating that in recent years, the increasing effects of climate change have been witnessed more frequently in the Mediterranean basin, including Turkey, Pakdemirli said, 'On the other hand, we are in the group of water-stressed countries. Agriculture uses more than three-quarters of our water. With population growth and climate change, a 17 percent decrease in our amount of water per capita is expected in 2040. Moreover, to meet the food needs of the population in 2050, we must produce 60 percent more than today, and use 15 percent more water for this production. In short; as Turkey, we must act faster than other countries in the fight against climate change, produce more effective policies and implement our measures without losing time.'
Agricultural Drought Management Strategy Action Plan
The most important issue mentioned in the published climate change and agriculture report is that climate change negatively affects our water resources the most. In the areas opened for irrigation across the country, the irrigation rate is 65% and the irrigation efficiency is 45%. Furthermore; considering that 15 tons of water are needed for 71 kg of meat and 170 kg of water for 1 cup of coffee, it makes the sustainable management of water resources even more important.
Another important issue mentioned is drought; the planning of agricultural water use, taking necessary measures in periods when drought is not experienced, and effective struggle in crisis periods are managed within the scope of our Ministry's “Agricultural Drought Management Strategy Action Plan”.
Applications and Recommendations to be Made
- It is reported that pressurized irrigation grant support, soil analysis support, and renewable energy source supports to be used in meeting the energy needs of production facilities are provided to producers to minimize the effects of climate change.
- Increasing pressurized irrigation systems and, in the case of wild irrigation and unauthorized well drilling activities, ensuring more supervision and increasing penalties are among the issues emphasized in terms of water management.
- Producers should be made aware of irrigation and systems that provide water savings should be widespread.
- Modernization and dissemination of pressurized irrigation systems, raising awareness of farmers about irrigation techniques.
- For the purpose of protecting groundwater; night irrigation will be encouraged along with deficit irrigation.
Climate Change and Agriculture Report
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