# Turkish agricultural production and development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-agricultural-production-and-development
> Updated: 2026-10-10T11:51:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Reports highlight significant agricultural output and development initiatives across different Turkish provinces. In Sivas, the region leads the nation in oat, tritikale, and potato production. To support these sectors, plans are being discussed to convert the Pamukpınar Village Institute into an agricultural research and development station focused on regional crops like barley, wheat, and chickpeas.

In Konya, potato production accounts for approximately 10.9 percent of Turkey’s total output, ranking the province third nationally. To improve efficiency and soil quality, local producers are increasingly shifting away from imported seeds in favor of domestic seed development.

## Claims

- Konya produced 753,717 tons of potatoes in 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Konya accounts for approximately 10.9 percent of Turkey's total potato production. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Turkey's total potato production reached 6.9 million tons. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Konya ranks third in Turkey for potato production. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Local producers in Konya are working to develop domestic potato seeds to reduce dependence on imports. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Güler's operations have a raw material capacity of approximately 25,000 tons and a seed production capacity of 6,000 to 7,000 tons annually. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Konya accounts for 10.9% of Turkey's potato production

Konya produces 10.9% of Turkey's potatoes, ranking third nationally. Local producers are now investing in domestic seed development to reduce foreign dependency and improve soil health.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-accounts-for-109-of-turkeys-potato-production

### 2026-09-16: Sivas leads Turkey in oat and potato production

Sivas ranks first in Turkey for oat and potato production. Plans are also moving forward to convert the idle Pamukpınar Village Institute into a regional agricultural R&D station.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sivas-leads-turkey-in-oat-and-potato-production

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Cite as: Turkish agricultural production and development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-agricultural-production-and-development