Organic Agriculture in Türkiye

Organic farming in our country started in the mid-1980s with the production of dried grapes, dried figs, dried apricots and hazelnuts for export with the contracted farming system under the leadership of European organic farming companies. Organic farming activities first started in 1986 in Tekelioğlu Village, Manisa, with the cultivation of sample organic products in the area determined by the muhtar's office. The first organic raisin production project was implemented in 1986, followed by organic …

What is the Difference of Organic Agriculture?

CONVENTIONAL FARMING ORGANIC FARMING There is no planned crop rotation. Planned crop rotation is mandatory. Harmful and weeds are completely eliminated. Weeds are not completely eliminated, they are controlled. It causes rapid organic matter and humus loss. Organic matter accumulation and humus formation in the soil increase. The living environment of soil organisms is deteriorated. The living environment of soil organisms is improved. Fertilization and agricultural struggle …

History of Organic Agriculture

With the negative effects of synthetic chemical agricultural inputs being felt, the search for alternative systems to conventional agricultural methods began at the beginning of our century. Within the scope of the studies of Albert Howard's "Agricultural Will" in 1910 and Dr. Rudolf Steiner's "Biodynamic Agriculture Method" in 1924, producers and consumers who were sensitive to this issue came together in many European countries and started ecological agriculture studies. The studies, which continued until the 1970s, were…

Principles of Organic Agriculture

Health Principle: It is a principle based on the idea that the health of soil, plants, animals, humans and our planet should be protected and improved. It emphasizes that the health of individuals and species communities cannot be considered separately from the health of the ecosystem they are in. The “health” that is emphasized here is not the absence of disease. Health means the maintenance of physical, spiritual, social and ecological well-being that will ensure the integrity and continuity of living systems. Organic agriculture aims to produce high quality food, especially by paying attention to the protection of health. In this respect…

The Process of Obtaining Organic Products

Application – ENTERPRISES Evaluation and Decision Making on Organic Agriculture – KSK Agreement Starting Organic Agriculture – TRANSITION PROCESS Transition Process Production Controls – KSK “Organic Agriculture is a Transition Process Product” Certificate – KSKOrganic Product Production Process Production Controls – KSK“Organic Product” Certificate

How to Plan and Execute Organic Agriculture?

In order to successfully carry out organic agricultural activities, a business analysis must first be carried out. When carrying out business analysis, it is important to carry out a comprehensive study, especially within the framework specified below. 1-Ecological Analysis – Climate – Soil – Irrigation water – Environmental pollution risks – Natural flora and fauna – Topography – Erosion risks – Special local conditions 2-Technical Analysis – Product pattern …

What is the Purpose of Organic Agriculture?

Organic agriculture should not be seen only as a food production method. At the same time, organic agriculture should be seen as one of the elements of sustainable agriculture and development, eco-tourism, protection of biodiversity, reducing the effects of factors that cause erosion, desertification and climate change. In this context, it is possible to express the aims of organic agriculture as follows. To provide quality and reliable products to the consumer, To protect human, animal and plant health, To protect biodiversity and …

Organic Farming Control Points

a) RisksContamination: Biological, chemical, physical. Labeling: Container, packaging, product label errors. b) Requirements for Design and Construction Materials of Food Production Facilities Not to be in or near any environmental contamination areaProtection from dust and water flowProtection of the building against contamination and pests from outsideEasy cleaning of floors, walls and ceilings c) Transportation and StorageUsed for transportation…