In Kütahya wurde die heimische Gerstensorte ‘Ayrancı’ geerntet.

In Altıntaş, a district of Kütahya, the local barley variety named ‘Ayrancı’ developed by the Bahri Dağdaş International Agricultural Research Institute Directorate affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry was harvested as part of the efforts to introduce and popularize local barley varieties to farmers. Speaking at the local barley harvest program, Kütahya Governor Musa Işın wished a fruitful season and expressed his hopes for a prosperous harvest period for all farmers. Drawing attention to Turkey’s agricultural potential, Işın stated, ‘Our country has fertile lands. It is a country that can sustain itself with its own food, able to live independently without depending on anyone. Thanks be to God.’ Governor Işın emphasized the increased importance of food during the pandemic period, saying, ‘No nation can give up on food. Food and health are two essential factors for humanity. In the past 22 years, under the leadership of our President, Turkey has made significant progress in both areas. This year, significant support and grants were provided in agriculture in Kütahya, seeds were supported. As long as our people make efforts.’ Governor Işın also highlighted the importance of the training and support provided by the Kütahya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry to farmers, stating, ‘This year, farmer training meetings were held in all our villages. Grant supports were offered to our farmers. We are establishing a large Organized Livestock Zone in Aslanapa district. The works have started, and this project will greatly contribute to our province.’ Governor Musa, emphasizing their goal of increasing Kütahya’s economic potential, said, ‘Our province’s total share in the economy is around 11%. Hopefully, we will increase this figure to around 20%. The tenders for 5 irrigation dams were held this year. When the dams are completed, they will provide significant contributions to agriculture.’ Additionally, AK Party Kütahya Deputy İsmail Çağlar Bayırcı and AK Party Kütahya Provincial Chairman Mustafa Önsay also attended the harvest ceremony held in Geniş village of Altıntaş.