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Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2005 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 505-509
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2005.505.509
Organic Farming in Turkey
Emine Olhan, Yener Ataseven and Sema Gun

Abstract: Turkey has been producing organic agricultural products since the mid 1980s. Dried sultanas, apricots and figs were the first items to be produced organically. Since that time, Turkey has increased production and exportation of organic agricultural products. Most of these products are grown in the Aegean Region. Turkish organic production can be classified under the following product categories: dried fruits, spices and herbs, fresh or processed fruits and vegetables, pulses, cereals, industrial crops, other raw/processed products. The leading products are sultanas, figs, apricots and hazelnuts. In this study, we will evaluate the organic agriculture in Turkey in light of recent developments in this area.

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Emine Olhan, Yener Ataseven and Sema Gun, 2005. Organic Farming in Turkey. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 8: 505-509.

Keywords: health, organic farming, Turkey and agriculture

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