Silopi Greenhouse Organized Agricultural Zone Opened to Investors
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The Silopi Greenhouse Organized Agricultural Zone in Şırnak, with an infrastructure investment of 202 million Turkish Liras completed, will start production on an area of 947 decares, generating an annual added value of 1.2 billion Turkish Liras.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that the infrastructure works for the Silopi Greenhouse Organized Agricultural Zone, established in Şırnak, have been completed at a cost of 202 million Turkish Liras. The project, made available to investors with financial support from the ministry, is being implemented on a total area of 947 decares. The zone will host 42 modern greenhouse plots and 9 agro-based industrial plots. This investment aims to significantly increase the under-cover agricultural production capacity across Silopi.
According to data announced by Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, the project will create job opportunities for 1,000 people directly once it reaches full capacity. It is planned that 75% of the employment capacity created at the facility will consist of women. With the Silopi Greenhouse Organized Agricultural Zone operating at full efficiency, it is expected to generate an additional annual contribution of 1.2 billion Turkish Liras to the national and regional economy. The project aims to initiate a new production era in the agricultural development of the region.
| Value | Period | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 202 million TL | — | Infrastructure cost |
| 947 decares | — | Total project area |
| 1000 people | — | Direct employment |
| 42 units | — | Modern greenhouse plot |
| 9 units | — | Agro-industry plot |
| 75% | — | Share of female employment |
| 1.2 billion TL | Annual | Annual economic contribution |