# Heirloom seed preservation in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/heirloom-seed-preservation-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-20T14:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Agricultural producers and local authorities in Turkey are implementing various initiatives to protect traditional heirloom plant varieties. In regions such as Diyarbakır and Sakarya, producers are focusing on seed conservation and seeking geographical indication registration for specific varieties like the Lice and Kocaali tomatoes.

Efforts have expanded to include municipal-led programs in Düzce and Gaziantep. These initiatives involve hosting seed distribution festivals, providing agricultural training, and sending genetic samples to seed gene factories in Ankara and Izmir to ensure long-term preservation of agricultural heritage.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Turkish municipalities host festivals to distribute and preserve heirloom seeds

Municipalities in Düzce and Gaziantep are hosting festivals to distribute heirloom seeds and promote nature-friendly agriculture to preserve genetic heritage.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-municipalities-host-festivals-to-distribute-and-preserve-heirloom-seeds

### 2026-09-28: Turkish producers work to preserve heirloom tomato varieties

Producers in Turkey's Lice and Kocaali districts are working to preserve and register traditional heirloom tomato varieties through seed conservation and local agricultural efforts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-producers-work-to-preserve-heirloom-tomato-varieties

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