Turkey Food Industry Employers’ Union (TÜGİS) made statements about the effects of drought on agricultural production and food industry, which is one of the most important agendas of the world due to the “22 March World Water Day”. “Drought is one of our most important agenda items and will not fall from our agenda for a while” said TÜGİS Chairman İ. Kaan Sidar also reminded that water and agricultural production affect direct food production. Sidar; He emphasized that many sustainable changes should be made in agricultural production, especially traditional and inefficient irrigation methods that cause waste of limited water resources.

The current drought map published by the General Directorate of Meteorology of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanism and Climate Change draws attention to the regions with “extraordinary drought”. The map shows that drought has reached the danger limit in the regions of agricultural production activities. Due to global warming around the world, the melting of glaciers, snowfall and wind order change, increased evaporation, such as climate change problems, such as causing drought or sudden flood raids. The Turkish Food Industry Employers’ Union (TÜGİS) drew attention to the effects of drought on agricultural production and food industry, which is one of the most important agendas of the world due to the “22 March World Water Day”.

Kaan Sidar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turkey Food Industry Employers’ Union (TÜGİS), made statements on the subject, as well as the inevitable effect of drought on drinkable water resources, as well as many negative effects from production in agriculture and animal husbandry to deterioration of soil, agricultural pests to the growth areas and species. Sidar said, “Many events on the agenda of Turkey and the world have caused consequences affecting the food industry, especially raw material production and supply. The drought, which is a common agenda in a global sense, is one of the most important issues to be taken. ”

The order changes in the water cycle

President Sidar in his statements about the water resources of the world in the predictions, the temperature increases caused by global warming in the winter months of rainfall in the form of rainfall in the form of rainfall, snow cover melts more quickly due to the participation of superficial flow stressed that the rainfall could not be sufficiently benefited. This situation, especially in high altitude snowfall cycle in the regions that meet the need for urban-agricultural water, water shortage of water may occur at the most needed times. Sidar said, “The change in the order of the water cycle will significantly change the quality of water resources and water supply. These effects will also affect many sectors, including the direct impact of climate, especially in agricultural production and livestock where water is of vital importance, ”he said.

The effects of drought in agricultural production will be seen in 2023

Sidar also pointed out the consumption of sustainable water and said, “In order to combat climate change, desertification and erosion, it is necessary to provide sustainable management of soil and water resources. For this, the use of efficient water resources is very important, with the priority of irrigation activities in agricultural areas. Starting from our agricultural producers in this regard, public and private sector organizations have a role. ” Sidar evaluated the effects of drought in agricultural production in 2023 and said: Winter rainfall did not occur in sufficient proportions. In addition, earthquakes affecting 11 provinces of our country and the floods experienced in the region since the beginning of this year, agricultural production in the region, the quality of the products and the supply of products to be used in the food industry affected. The disaster experienced the second coup with the drought in that region by negatively affecting the food production that people’s fundamental needs. ”

Drought also affects the production preferences of the agricultural manufacturer

Emphasizing that the most important factor in the food sector is the quality of raw materials and raw materials, TUGİS Chairman of the Board of Directors İ. Kaan Sidar added that drought is also effective in the product preference of the agricultural producer that year. Stating that a person is needed 4,000 liters of water in order to meet a one -day food needs, Sidar said, “There will be a decrease in the production of products that need excessive amounts of water during their upbringing and due to drought. In order to prevent this, it is critical to ensure that the steps of struggle against drought and to provide stable food supply. ”

Source: (Byzha) – White News Agency