At Seydikoop, we view agriculture not merely as an activity that saves the present, but as a field of labor that builds the future. As the effects of climate change become more visible each year in the Konya Plain, the decrease in water resources and the increase in input costs are making production increasingly difficult for women producers. It is precisely at this point that we prepared the "Future of the Soil: Climate-Friendly Agricultural Production" project to provide a field-based response to the problems we face. The contract for our project has been signed, and we have begun the implementation process.
Our goal with this project is to popularize a more water-efficient, climate-adaptive, and environmentally friendly production approach in agricultural production, starting in Seydişehir. At the same time, we aim to empower women producers by increasing their knowledge, skills, and decision-making power, making them active participants in the green transformation. The project is not just a technical investment; it is designed as a roadmap to transform production habits and redefine our perspective on the land.
Within the scope of the project, robotic and automation-supported drum irrigation systems that are compatible with climate change adaptation and enhance water efficiency will be procured. Through these systems, agricultural irrigation processes will be managed based on data, ensuring that water is used at the right time and in the required amount. With their portable and long-lasting structures, robotic drum irrigation systems will offer effective use across different production areas, reduce labor requirements and production costs, and contribute to the protection of natural water resources by preventing over-irrigation.
Within the scope of the project, agricultural production demonstration areas will be established to showcase the on-site applicability of climate change–adapted production models. These areas will be designed as pilot sites where production approaches based on water efficiency and climate-resilient agricultural practices will be demonstrated in a practical manner. Through the demonstration areas, producers will be enabled to observe new production models on site, gain knowledge and experience, and support the wider adoption of climate-adapted agricultural production across the region.
Within the scope of the project, climate change–adapted local seed activities will be carried out to increase resilience against the adverse impacts of climate change on agricultural production. Through these activities, it is aimed to identify, develop, and localize seeds that are best adapted to the region’s soil and climatic conditions. By enhancing the seeds’ capacity to withstand climate-related stress, sustainability in agricultural production will be supported, input costs will be reduced, and, in the long term, producers’ resilience to climate change will be strengthened.