A Farmer Meeting Was Held at Our University in Collaboration with KGTÜ and Konya Şeker

The Farmer Meeting organized in collaboration with Konya Food and Agriculture University (KGTÜ) and Konya Şeker A.Ş. was held at our university. The event, which saw the enthusiastic participation of local producers, was planned with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity, promoting sustainable farming practices, and informing farmers about the latest scientific and technological developments. The program brought together academic knowledge and industry experience to facilitate knowledge sharing.

The event provided information on the relationship between changing climate conditions and plant diseases in particular. Information was shared on why diseases that were not encountered in the past but are now widespread have emerged, why they show variability in proportion, and the link between variability in disease severity and climate change. In addition, the causes and possible solutions to pathological and environmental problems observed in different agricultural products grown in our region were discussed. Furthermore, officials speaking at the program highlighted the strategic importance of university-industry collaboration for agricultural development, emphasizing that integrating scientific research outputs with field applications contributes significantly to both producer welfare and national agricultural policies. Information was shared about the research conducted in collaboration with Konya Şeker, Konya Food and Agriculture University, and the Seed and Plant Health Clinic, as well as about plant diseases commonly seen in the region and strategies to combat these diseases. It was stated that such events facilitate farmers' direct access to up-to-date and reliable information.

The KGTÜ Farmer Meeting is expected to contribute to the dissemination of conscious agricultural practices and support the sustainability of regional agricultural production. Konya Food and Agriculture University and Konya Şeker A.Ş. have stated that they will continue to bring producers together with similar events in the coming periods.