Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç SoyerThe research project on forage crops, implemented by İzmir Agriculture Development Center (İZTAM), which was established with the vision of "Another Agriculture is Possible", continues. With this exemplary application, it is aimed to replace the imported feeds that consume a lot of water in the future forage fodder crops.
İzmir Agriculture Development Center (İZTAM), established by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality with the vision of "Another Agriculture is Possible", continues to produce projects that ensure harmony with nature in the livestock and agriculture sectors. Significant results were obtained with the research project on forage crops implemented by İZTAM to combat increasing feed prices and drought.
The mixture is given to the pilot producers
In the trial production areas established by İZTAM, studies have been initiated to obtain a domestic feed ration with barley, gambilya, rhododendron and barley that do not require irrigation and grow with precipitation. While the nutritional values of the harvested products are analyzed, researches on yield and yield elements continue. In the laboratory analyzes, it was determined that the existing feed mixture, which was created with heirloom forage plants gambilya, mulberry and barley, was rich and nutritious in terms of protein and carbohydrate values. The yield potential and nutritional values of heirloom forage crops continue to be investigated. The yield of the product is evaluated by giving the mixture created from the harvested forage plants to the pilot producers.
will lead
While İZTAM supports the producers with these works, on the other hand, it continues to multiply the seeds of ancestral forage plants. With this exemplary application, it is aimed to replace the imported feeds that consume a lot of water in the future forage fodder crops.
Drought-resistant and native plants are planted
Imported forage plant seeds used in the livestock sector cause drought by increasing water consumption. Especially cattle breeders are faced with high feed costs due to silage corn production that is not suitable for the Anatolian climate and geography.
İzmir Agricultural Development Center (İZTAM), established by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, draws attention to the use of native breed animals and native seeds to combat drought and reduce the costs of producers.