Modern Technologies Take Center Stage at Bozcaada Olive Harvest
· Tarım TV
The Zeytin 360 International Olive Summit and Harvest Festival, held along the Bozcaada, Ezine, and Geyikli route, concluded with a focus on modern harvesting techniques and on-site pressing applications.
The Zeytin 360 International Olive Summit and Harvest Festival, organized to carry the olive and olive oil culture of the Northern Aegean to the future in Bozcaada district of Çanakkale, has concluded. Sectoral stakeholders came together in a comprehensive organization implemented in the geography of Bozcaada, Ezine, and Geyikli. Within the scope of the program, a rich content was offered to producers, from scientific panels to applied harvest processes, technological demonstrations, and tasting trainings, and the region's agricultural potential was discussed in detail.
In panels moderated by agricultural engineer Murat Küçükçakır, modern olive cultivation methods, mechanized harvesting models, climate adaptation strategies, and smart farming technologies were discussed. At the event, which aims to reduce labor costs and increase efficiency for producers, participants had the opportunity to witness the harvest demonstration conducted in the field with self-propelled machines. The time-saving and product quality preservation advantages provided by innovative agricultural equipment were technically explained to the producers by experts.
One of the most notable stages of the festival was the immediate processing of fresh products collected in Bozcaada with portable machines. Festival Coordinator and Agricultural Engineer Murat Küçükçakır made the following statements regarding the harvest and pressing processes:
As part of the program, professional sensory analysis trainings were also conducted for participants with Dr. Abidin Tatlı.
Bozcaada District Governor Oğuzhan Altunay stated that the island stands out not only with its tourism and viticulture but also with its deep-rooted agricultural heritage, noting:
Bozcaada Mayor Yahya Boztepe commented on the recent development of olive production on the island:
Çanakkale Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Ergün Demirhan drew attention to the province's rich production potential and its diverse microclimate, stating:
Festival organizer and olive producer Mustafa Saraç, explaining the development process of the event and its gaining international status, said:
| Value | Period | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 7 years | — | History of festival organization |
| 10 people | 7 years ago | Number of people invited to the first event |
| 7 events | Current season | Festival version realized |