TIGEM Karacabey Facility: Critical Role in Turkey's Food Security Chain

One of Turkey's largest agricultural facilities, the TIGEM Karacabey Agricultural Facility, meets 30% of the country's oilseed sunflower demand. The facility cultivates certified domestic and national oilseed sunflower on over 10,000 hectares, serving both market demand and seed requirements for TIGEM's other facilities.

■Maintains production quality with a 100-hectare seedbed area.

■Sells oilseed sunflower on 10,400 hectares through tender.

■Produces 7,205 hectares of hybrid corn seed.

■Supports environmental values with 6,500 hectares of pistachio orchards.

■Operates with cutting-edge technology while prioritizing domestic and national varieties. The facility enhances food security in Turkey and contributes to up to a 25% increase in farmers' yields.

TIGEM's facilities play a critical role in Turkey's food security, addressing both national and global demand. These production efforts also significantly impact Turkey's non-agricultural employment.