The future of agriculture was discussed at the MUSIAD Agriculture Summit held in Adana. Making evaluations at the event, MUSIAD Chairman Mahmut Asmalı touched on the importance of domestic and national agricultural technologies and said, "We have to implement a conscious agriculture mobilization." Cemal Özen, Chairman of MUSIAD Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sector Board, said in his speech that agriculture should create human-centered strategies in all its policies.

Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD) organized the MUSIAD Agriculture Summit titled "The Future is in Agriculture". The event, hosted by MUSIAD Adana Branch under the coordination of MUSIAD Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sector Board, was attended by MUSIAD Chairman Mahmut Asmalı, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ebubekir Hiddengider, Adana Governor Dr. Süleyman Elban, Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeydan Karalar, deputies, provincial protocol, non-governmental organizations and sector representatives and MUSIAD members attended. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Prof. Dr. Vahit Kirişci made a phone call to the MUSIAD Agriculture Summit and addressed the guests.

"Domestic and national agricultural technologies will carry Turkey to an advanced level in production"

Speaking at the program, MUSIAD Chairman Mahmut Asmalı said that Turkey is among the most prominent agricultural producers in the world with its fertile soil and climatic conditions. President Asmalı said in his speech:

"Turkey is among the most important agricultural producers in the world with its fertile soil and climatic conditions. It is noteworthy that applications involving technology and innovation in the agriculture, food and livestock sectors are not used at the desired level. With domestic technologies to be developed taking into account the geographical-human-economic conditions specific to our country, We believe that we can reach a much more advanced position in the agricultural sector."

"We have to implement a conscious agricultural mobilization"

President Asmalı stated that well-equipped young people can be directed to agricultural production and said, "We have to implement conscious agricultural mobilization on a horizontal and vertical scale." President Asmalı continued his words as follows:

"We must not forget that Generations Y and Z will shape the future of agriculture. The secret of achieving a high level of success in this field lies in directing the young population to agriculture. We have to implement conscious agricultural mobilization on a horizontal and vertical scale. Because they are much more prone and well-founded to these technologies. The work is difficult and The valuable part is to produce local and national software. We have a generation that is extremely capable and equipped in this regard. As MUSIAD, we will continue to encourage our young people to develop domestic and national technologies, not only focused on the agricultural sector, but in every sector that will bring Turkey to a new age. "

It is aimed to support agricultural development through national and local women's initiatives.

Pointing to the importance of education in agricultural development, Chairman Asmalı also stated that by supporting women's initiatives nationally and locally, they can add strength to the sector. President Asmalı said that MUSIAD will explain the economic opportunities and strategic importance of agriculture with seminar programs to be held at high schools and universities:

"In addition to the steps towards agricultural technology, MUSIAD, together with the Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sector Board, will explain the economic opportunities of agriculture and its strategic importance for our country in high schools and universities. It will contribute to the development of local cuisines, local garden production and provincial gastro tourism activities by supporting women's initiatives.We are taking the lead in steps that support development in villages with agricultural-based industrial investments and the creation of agricultural cities.At this point, R&D and PRODUCTION in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry -I want to express that we are ready for the development of GE projects."

Call for "Agricultural Market Regulatory Board" from MUSIAD

Pointing out that global warming, seeds, technology, population growth and regional conflicts cause negative consequences around the world, MUSIAD Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sector Board Chairman Cemal Özen announced the roadmap for a comprehensive transformation in agricultural development. Özen stated the following in his assessment:

"In the process we are in, global warming and regional conflicts have negatively affected our world. What the developments will bring in the agricultural context is not yet predictable. However, our country is in a position to turn this crisis into an opportunity with the right steps to be taken. Therefore, successful countries in agriculture, food and livestock in the world, We believe that we should analyze the developments in the field well. The studies and competencies of the research institutes affiliated to the Ministry of Agriculture should be updated within this framework. A similar organization such as the Energy Market Regulatory Board should be established in the field of agriculture. In other words, the 'Agricultural Market Levelling Board' should be established.Establishment of the Prevention Board is essential. We express clearly that; Agricultural policies should not change in the short term and should be freed from politics. Laws on agricultural policies should be long-term. Farmers are supported in every country of the world, and we know that this support is sufficient in our country. However, support policies should be simplified and accessible, and most importantly, these supports should be given to the product instead of the land and should be shaped directly for the cost of the farmer.

"We must create human-centered strategies in all agricultural policies"

Cemal Özen, Chairman of MUSIAD Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sector Board, stated that a study should be implemented in which the production risks of farmers are minimized. Özen also stated that if the average age in agriculture is reduced with the developments in the field of education, there will be a direct impact on sustainable agricultural development. Özen continued his words as follows:

"Agriculture involves risk, uncertainty and is a difficult field. Considering the high costs, the farmer cannot take this risk and gives up production. Therefore, we must have policies that will minimize the farmer's production risk. The floor price should be announced at the planting stage so that the farmer can calculate its cost and profitability. Contract agriculture There is a need for legal regulations, especially on contract agriculture. There are human-centered strategies in all of MUSIAD's policies. We must create human-centered strategies in all policies of agriculture. Each of our agricultural engineers who have completed their education, who have difficulty in finding a job, should be given responsibility for 2-3 villages. We will raise awareness about how to produce more efficiently. The average age in agriculture is 55. Agriculture should be popularized among young people, especially young people engaged in agriculture should be called 'entrepreneurs'. Agricultural high schools should be established, and especially public and private foundations should be established. 2-3 agricultural universities should be opened as soon as possible."

"It is essential to encourage production in the village to break the negative cycle"

In his speech at the MUSIAD Agriculture Summit, MUSIAD Adana Branch President Burhan Kavak stated that the villages have become lonely with the migration movements, and that for this reason, village farming is also facing extinction. Kavak stated that it is essential to encourage production in the village in order to break the negative cycle. Kavak continued his assessment with the following words:

"One of the most effective ways to increase production in agriculture and animal husbandry is to prevent migration from the village to the city. Today, village farming is decreasing. While young people can earn more by raising plants or animals in their villages, they have to settle for minimum wage in the city. We think it is essential to encourage production in the village in order to break this negative cycle. In this context, we think that the state pays all or most of the Bağ-Kur premiums of individuals engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry in their villages, and a significant portion of the insurance premiums of those working in agricultural enterprises to be established in villages. "

The future of agriculture was discussed in panel sessions

The future of agriculture was discussed comprehensively in the panel sessions organized within the scope of MUSIAD Agriculture Summit. At the summit, Chairman of the Editorial Board of Dünya Newspaper, Dr. At the "Enough to Produce" panel moderated by Şeref Oğuz, Sunar Group Chief Executive Board Chairman Hasan Abdullah Özkan, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Advisor to the Minister Assoc. Dr. Muharrem Sait Say, ZİMID Chairman of the Board Emin Özer and MUSIAD Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sector Vice President Emrullah Gökhan, TGRT News Economy Manager Celal Toprak in the "Agriculture in the New World Order" panel, BİSAB President Selami Yazar, Çukurova University Faculty of Agriculture Dean Prof. Dr. Salih Kafkas, TURİB General Manager Dr. Orzax CEO Yunus Emre Alimoğlu, Konya Food and Agriculture University Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Menşure Özgüven and Aksaray University Vocational School of Technical Sciences Lecturer Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Koç shared his thoughts. Also at the MUSIAD Agriculture Summit, Ziraat Bank Corporate Banking Deputy General Manager Ferhat Pişmaf, "Financial Supports in Agriculture", TUSEDAD President Sencer Solakoglu, "Can Turkey Develop Through Agriculture?", Former General Manager of TİGEM Halis Bilden, "Effects of Efficient Irrigation in Agriculture on Economy", Fiberli Growlight Director Hakan Öztürk made evaluations with his presentations on "Vertical Agriculture", and Dünya Newspaper Agriculture Writer Ali Ekber Yıldırım with his presentations on "Strategic Planning in Agriculture".