EFFICIENT USE OF SOME AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE WEST MEDITERRANEAN REGION OF TURKEY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ISPARTA PROVINCE

Abstract

In this study, the efficient use of some agricultural resources in the West Mediterranean region of Turkey with special reference to Isparta Province to improve agricultural productivity was examined. The study area has a great agricultural production potential in terms of fruit and animal production. However, it lacks due to the inefficient use of irrigation water resources and grassland areas. The current status of animal production and water and grassland resources is presented. There is a need to create and utilize new natural resource management strategies in the region in order to develop and improve animal production. Therefore, efficient utilization of water and grassland resources and their contributions for improved production level are discussed and suitable grassland and water resource management systems are discussed and some recommendations are made.

Keywords

• animal production
• grassland
• irrigation
• management
• Mediterranean
• water