The Atatürk University has begun harvesting the wheat, buckwheat, grain corn, and silage corn that have been planted on the arable lands on its campus as part of its ongoing efforts to evaluate fertile agricultural lands, to contribute to the national economy, and to ensure that students receive both theoretical and practical education.

The agricultural activities carried out by the Atatürk University Crop Production Application and Research Centre on a total area of 4,500 decares, including wheat on 3,500 decares, buckwheat on 540 decares, grain corn on 150 decares, and silage corn on 340 decares, enable the students of the Faculty of Agriculture to practice professional practice methods as part of their education and training, as well as academicians to experience and research their scientific studies.

With its agricultural and livestock breeding activities, Atatürk University serves as a model for the region's farmers and ranchers by transferring all phases of production to students of the Faculty of Agriculture through the use of experienced faculty and cutting-edge agricultural equipment.

"We Make Progress by Increasing Agricultural Production Every Year"

Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı, the university's rector, stated, in reference to the harvest season, that agricultural and livestock production activities not only create added value for the university, but also provide students in related fields with practice opportunities.

Rector Çomaklı stated that they are in a very fertile harvest period and that they anticipate a 350 kg wheat yield per decare under dry conditions. He also stated, "Our university, which fulfills its mission to contribute to society through these studies, contributes to the development of the country by utilizing its fertile lands for agriculture and animal husbandry. We employ scientific methods to obtain the utmost yield from our modernly planted and harvested lands. We nourish our animals at our university's farms with products derived from agricultural production. We are advancing by increasing agricultural production by a total of 4,500 decares per year. Simultaneously, the scientific methodologies and experience of our university guide the regional producers."

24.08.2022 - CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE