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GAP Project agricultural development in Şanlıurfa
Overview
The Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) has significantly transformed the agricultural landscape of the Şanlıurfa region and the Harran Plain through irrigation initiatives.
Previously, agriculture in the area was limited to rain-fed crops such as wheat, lentils, and barley, which often resulted in low yields and harsh living conditions. The implementation of irrigation, utilizing waters from the Euphrates River, has allowed for a transition to more diverse and profitable crops.
Key developments include the widespread adoption of cotton, which is now produced on 65 percent of the GAP area, as well as the introduction of corn, soybeans, and peanuts. Professor Mehmet Ali Çullu of Harran University reports that the project has achieved its goal of increasing agricultural output by at least fourfold. This shift from dry farming to irrigated farming has enabled farmers to achieve higher yields on smaller plots of land and has stimulated the growth of agriculture-based industries in the region.
Entities
Southeastern Anatolia Project · Şanlıurfa · GAP Regional Development Administration · Harran University · Euphrates River
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGAP Project transforms agricultural production in Harran Plain
The Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) has transformed the Harran Plain by providing irrigation from the Euphrates, enabling diverse crop production and improving local living standards.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesGAP Project increases agricultural production in Şanlıurfa
The GAP Project has increased agricultural production in Şanlıurfa by fourfold, expanding crop diversity and boosting the regional economy through improved irrigation and industrial growth.
Sources
besniguncel.com · gazeteekspres.com · haberler.com · m.haberturk.com · turkgun.com · yorumla.net