Izmir, the heart of organic farming

Izmir, the
heart of organic farming

Izmir is
the city of people who want to lead a healthy and quality life

Everything
is normal in this city; everything is healthy!

Izmir,
with clean air, pleasant beachfront locations, modern health centers, hospitals,
doctors are specializing in all areas, accommodations for every budget,
clinical centers, and almost two hours flight to many European countries one of
the leading tourist’s cities. It is healthy.

The Aegean
province, especially the city of Izmir and its surrounding cities, has provided
a favorable environment for the growth of different types of plants in the city
because of its geographical structure, climatic characteristics, and controlled
weeds. This high potential city is one of the leading cities in organic
farming. There are three markets in Izmir where organic producers can sell
approved products. Producers who have only certified organic products can sell
their products on Saturdays in the markets created in the areas of Karşyyaka
and Bostanli on Fridays and Balçova and Bornova on Saturdays.

The city
of Izmir has a wide variety of products compared to other cities in the world
in the production of products such as figs, citrus, animal husbandry, olive
oil, beans, aromatic and medicinal plants, winemaking, various flowers, and
honey products. Izmir is one of the most important cities in Turkey in terms of
crop production, with favorable weather, rich water resources, and
biodiversity.

28.5
percent of the Izmir area is occupied by agricultural land. Of the 3,440,224
hectares, 41.1 percent of it is arable land, 28.3 percent is olive, 11.5
percent is vegetable, 9.2 percent is the fruit, and 9.9 percent is the orchard.
Taking into account all of Izmir’s agricultural lands, the sections of Bergama,
Baindir, Odemish, Turbali, Mandres, Kamal Pasha, Seljuk, Tareh, Maneh, and
Kiraz have a more prominent role in this regard.

As of
2018, total agricultural output was 18.9 billion lire, vegetable products 8.1
billion, dairy products 9.3 billion, and aquatic products 1.5 billion.

Success
and quality of Izmir

The Aegean
province, with its modern agricultural system, has placed itself in a unique
position throughout Turkey. Izmir is also high in many products in terms of
performance and quality compared to the whole country.

In terms
of crop production, livestock, and aquaculture, in Izmir, crop production
accounts for the largest share of production value and overall share in
production, followed by livestock and aquatic products. Tobacco, olive and
olive oil, grapes, and figs play an essential role in helping the national
economy with its production and export.

Along with
traditional cultivation, organic farming, greenhouses, geothermal greenhouses,
branch flowers, ornamental plants, milk, citrus fruits, nuts, fresh fruits and
vegetables, dried fruits and vegetables, winemaking, hazelnuts, animal
husbandry and investment in industry Aquaculture, the city of Izmir is
undergoing a growing trend.

The
ornamental plant plays an essential role in the Izmir economy. The city is in
the first place with 15,458 square meters of ornamental plants in Turkey.

Izmir, the
heart of organic farming

In
addition to the production potential of ornamental plants, Izmir also plays an
important role in exports. Crop exports in 2018 rose 22.94% to $ 12,442,211.11
last year. Izmir was in the export of ornamental plants in 2017 after Antalya

In the
field of organic crops in the city of Izmir, organic crop cultivation began
with the planting of grape-free grapes in the mid-1980s in the Aegean province.
Izmir is also a pioneer in exporting and is an excellent destination for many
businesses seeking organic products.

The city
is in a favorable position with fertile lands, vegetation, and a wide range of
animals.

In terms
of species cultivated in the province, the profit earned per head of livestock
and the food industry depends on the total yield is very high. Since year 6
there have been 4.3 cows, 1.5 cattle, and 2.9 goats. The milk and dairy sector
is one of the most important branches of production in Izmir. This city is the
dairy capital. It ranks first in terms of efficiency. In year 2, 3.3 tonnes of
milk, 2.5 tonnes of red meat and 2.5 tonnes of white meat were produced.

Izmir has
a production value of 25.72 million lire for seafood and other aquatic products
and 468.07 million lire for farmed fish, with a total production value of
493.08 million.

94.8% of
the marine sector’s revenue comes from aquaculture.

According
to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute in the sectors of agriculture,
animal husbandry, fishing, food, and beverage exports exported $ 1.24 billion a
year, compared to $ 1.89 billion a year. That’s up from $ 1.31 billion in the
first six months.

Izmir’s
share of agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, food, and beverage exports
was 11.62% year-on-year.

Agricultural
& Livestock Exhibition

Numerous
exhibitions are held in Turkey in the field of agricultural products. The city
of Izmir also hosts agricultural, livestock, and related companies each year.
The last exhibition was held on February 18-21, 2017 (February 07-10, 2019)
Izmir Exhibition Held This is one of the most important and international
exhibitions in Turkey in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. The
show will take place indoors and outdoors in an area of 337,000 square
meters. The organizer of this exhibition, Orion, has successfully held the
exhibition in Izmir for years.

In 2018,
850 exhibitors from 60 countries attended the fair. This year around 950
companies from 70 different countries participated in the exhibition of
agriculture, livestock, poultry, and related industries in Izmir – Turkey. All
visitors to the exhibition will be experts in the field, and attendees will
have the opportunity to interact with large companies and producers named in
the area of livestock and agriculture and related industries, as well as in the
field of livestock and agriculture. Get acquainted with the most up-to-date
technologies and machine tools and products.

Companies
participating in the Izmir-Turkey Exhibition of Agriculture, Livestock,
Poultry, and Related Industries will generally operate in two separate
departments of Agriculture and Livestock, and each will include different
sub-categories, including technology and systems. New Agriculture,
Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery, Greenhouses, Water and Irrigation
Systems, Chemical Fertilizers, Seeds and Equipment related to the Agriculture
Industry in the Agriculture Machinery and Equipment, Livestock and Poultry Care
Systems, Livestock Storage Systems Poultry, livestock and livestock industries
and services are part of the livestock sector.

The venue
for the Izmir-Turkey Exhibition of Agriculture and Livestock is in the Izmir
Exhibition Center, located in the district of Judge Amir.