Карамандагы алма бактарында биотехникалык ыкмалар менен дары колдонуу азайды

Karaman, as one of the apple production centers of Türkiye, produces on an area of ​​245 thousand decares with approximately 16 million apple trees. Аймактагы алмалар ички рынокко сунушталганы менен30 өлкөгө экспорттолот. This efficient production process is supported by biotechnical control methods developed by the Karaman Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.

Quality Increase in Apple Exports

Karaman Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Director Hatice Bulut stated that the studies aimed to provide reliable food to local consumers and to grow high quality apples suitable for export. The project, which was initiated to prevent serious yield losses that may be caused by the apple borer, aims to reduce the use of chemical drugs.

Biotechnical Control Project

Within the scope of the project launched in 2024, biotechnical control methods are applied in an area of ​​1600 decares. Өндүрүүчүлөр бакчаларына курттарга каршы атайын зымдарды илип, зыянкечтердин санын бир топ кыскартууга жетишти. Bulut emphasized that the number of adult butterflies in gardens where wire is hung with this method is around 4-5, while in gardens where wire is not used, this number goes up to 40-50.

New Steps in the Fight against the Stem Borer

Bulut stated that in addition to the apple inner borer, trials are also being carried out against the apple stem borer. Stating that this pest can cause serious damage to trees, he said that they hope to achieve positive results by absorbing the liquid of the stem borer's female butterfly on the wire and hanging it on the branches within the scope of biotechnical control.

Evaluation from an Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural engineer Servet Yaşar, coordinator of a private agricultural enterprise, stated that they have achieved significant биотехникалык көзөмөлдүн аркасында алма өндүрүүдө жетишкендиктер. He stated that while he was spraying six times seven years ago, he reduced this number to two after he started using innerworm wire and now he is spraying only once. This approach both reduces costs and ensures that trees are less stressed.

Expected Developments in the Future

These biotechnical control projects initiated in Karaman are expected to make apple production in the region more sustainable and environmentally friendly in the long term. Together with the Residue Action Plan, which will be completed in 2026, these projects, which will be implemented in a total area of ​​​​2200 decares, can serve as an example for other agricultural activities in the region.