Corn production and biofuel initiatives in Batman

The corn harvest in Batman, Turkey, has commenced with high yield expectations. Necdet Tuncer, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, reported that approximately 60,000 decares of corn were planted, with an expected total harvest of roughly 90,000 tons. Tuncer noted that the yield of approximately 1.5 tons per decare is above both national and global averages. He also highlighted the necessity of crop rotation to maintain soil health, noting that some land is not currently following these practices.

Following the harvest, local initiatives are repurposing agricultural waste into biofuel. Over the past three years, approximately 150,000 tons of corn stubble have been collected to prevent the environmental pollution caused by traditional stubble burning. Under an action plan led by Governor Ekrem Canalp, the province now generates nearly 50,000 tons of biomass annually. Energy companies have established agreements with farmers to collect this organic matter for conversion into energy, providing additional income for producers and addressing national energy needs.