The Pilot Bread Factory, which is associated with the Food and Livestock Application and Research Center Directorate of Atatürk University, produces around 12,000 rolls of bread per day. During the holy month of Ramadan, the students of the Faculty of Agriculture bake around one thousand pide breads, which are available for purchase at the Pilot Bread Factory and the sales office in the lodging area from 13:00 to 17:30.

Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience while the bread factory affiliated with the Food and Livestock Application and Research Center (GUHAM) produces and introduces the products to the public. This initiative was carried out as part of the New Generation University Design and Transformation Project, which was initiated by Atatürk University to determine the road map for the university's future and redesign its current state. It serves a functional purpose by guaranteeing their access to education.

"Our Objective Is to Make a Contribution to Regional and National Development," says GUHAM Director Prof. Dr. Birinci.

Prof. Dr. Avni Birinci, director of the Food and Livestock Application and Research Center at Atatürk University, stated that the center's scope has grown over time. Founded in 2017, the center's purpose is to facilitate the coordination of research, training, and publication endeavors concerning food and livestock matters. Additionally, it provides assistance to pertinent academic units in their endeavors, including education, field trips, examinations, internships, projects, and thesis studies. Initially, he stated that they persist in implementing and refining contemporary breeding techniques and practices, imparting knowledge and instruction on them to students and producers, establish collaborative frameworks that foster regional and national progress, and establish the institutional infrastructure essential for their long-term viability.

"Our Units Provide Infrastructure Support for Student Applications and Research," stated Rector Çomaklı.

Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı underscored the significance of the bread factory in advancing the social mission of Atatürk University, noting that it underwent equipment upgrades and resource renewal. He further emphasized that comparable establishments furnish research and student practices with infrastructure support.

According to Çomaklı, the factories underwent renovations and were furnished with state-of-the-art technological equipment in accordance with the university's vision. Furthermore, the bread factory fulfilled a critical requirement of the university, as evidenced by the rapid returns on investment and the units' demonstrated potential that accompanied these technological advancements.

Twelve thousand loaves of bread are baked daily.

Rector Çomaklı stated that the Bread Factory, which is associated with the Food and Livestock Application and Research Center (GUHAM), is equipped with machinery that facilitates the execution of every step in the bread production process. "On a daily basis, twelve thousand round breads are manufactured in this state-of-the-art facility." Proficient individuals in their respective disciplines, scholars who have conducted significant research, and students who derive practical advantages from these opportunities persist in their productive endeavors while adhering to sanitation protocols. Also available for purchase during the holy month of Ramadan are pides created by our students. "On this occasion, I congratulate all our citizens on the month of Ramadan," said the rector.  

13.03.2024 CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE