Local Silage Corn Varieties Introduced in Beykoz

September 13, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

Local silage corn varieties, Kale and Aga, were introduced to producers at a Field Day event held in Beykoz under the coordination of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.

A Field Day was organized in Beykoz's Alibahadır Neighborhood to promote the widespread use of local and national silage corn varieties, under the coordination of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. In the study conducted in cooperation with the Sakarya Corn Research Institute and the Beykoz District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, Kale and Aga silage corn varieties developed by the institute were brought to the field. In the established demonstration study, 4 decares of land were allocated for each variety, bringing the total trial area to 8 decares. Within the scope of the event, producers had the opportunity to directly observe the field performance of local seeds on-site.

Istanbul Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Suat Parıldar, Deputy Director of Sakarya Corn Research Institute Ahmet Duman, Beykoz District Director of Agriculture and Forestry Melih Evgincan, local administrators, and many producers attended the organized program. Evaluating the event, Suat Parıldar emphasized the need to strengthen agricultural sustainability and increase the share of national seeds in production. Stating that the demonstration fields are of great value in showcasing the yield potential of local varieties, Parıldar expressed that information and dissemination activities for producers will continue with determination.

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