Evaluation of Research-Extension-Farmer Relations in Viticulture: The Case Study of Isparta, Burdur and Antalya Provinces, Turkey

Abstract

In this study carried out in 2017-2018, determining viticulture relations among the vineyard farmers in Isparta, Antalya and Burdur provinces which have an important place in viticulture Turkey, extension service and research institutes and improving the suggestions to strengthen the cooperation among the shareholders of the sector are aimed. The focus group meeting (OGT) was held for this purpose with the participation of public and private sector extension workers, instruction members and researchers who work in viticulture in Isparta, Antalya and Burdur provinces of Turkey. The meeting held by asking questions prepared before the meeting, the sector stakeholders regarding the current situation and problems in the region in vineyard cultivation the subject was discussed. In the study, although the relations between research-extension-farmer was handled in the context of viticulture, the results obtained and the recommendations made once again showed that the cooperation between sector stakeholders in all agricultural activities should be strengthened and the importance of extension. Therefore, it is possible to evaluate viticulture as an exemplary agricultural activity in terms of subject.

Keywords

• research
• vineyard cultivation
• farmer
• focus group meeting
• agricultural extension