Konya Metropolitan Municipality launches agricultural training in Togo

The Konya Metropolitan Municipality Vocational Training Courses (KOMEK) has initiated an international educational program in Lomé, Togo. This collaboration involves the Türkiye Maarif Foundation, the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Togo, and the University of Lomé.

Led by Agricultural Engineer Muhammet Özen, the 120-hour program focuses on vegetable cultivation and modern production techniques. Currently, 34 university students are participating in the training, which combines theoretical instruction with practical applications. The curriculum covers the entire production cycle, including seedling production, soil preparation, irrigation, plant nutrition, pest control, harvesting, and post-harvest storage and marketing.