Cittaslow Metropolis Checklist: Good Food

Increasing the production of good food

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Existence of strategies, policies and action plans to increase local good food production

İzmir Agriculture Development Center

OBJECTIVE
Raising awareness and creating training areas sensitive to the effects of climate change in the field of agriculture, increasing biodiversity with nature-based solutions, enriching groundwater, ensuring sustainability, and reducing carbon emissions.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
“İzmir Agriculture Development Center” project covers an area of ​​15.700 m² in Çiğli, Sasalı region, next to the Natural Life Park, within the scope of the European Union Horizon 2020 “Nature Based Projects” (Urban Green Up Project). Within the scope of the objectives set in the project, soilless agriculture and vertical farming implementation greenhouses, raised-ground agriculture practices, smart soil practices, pollinator houses, ditches and training areas were designed.

BUDGET (TL)
11.190.000

PROJECT DURATION
360 days

START DATE
2020

END DATE
2021

COMPLETED
Completed

Soil Analysis Supports

OBJECTIVE
To make healthy production with the fertilizer recommendations made in accordance with the plant grown by having the soil samples taken from their own production areas analyzed in the Soil Analysis Laboratory. To provide farmers with brochure-supported information and trainings for obtaining soil samples.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Determination of soil structure, soil reaction value (pH), lime ratios and amount of organic matter as well as the amounts of many elements, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, are determined. After this analysis, the structure of the soil is revealed and the producer can make the right fertilization at the right time, as well as preventing excessive and wrong fertilizer application, thus protecting the soil and water resources and directing the producers correctly.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

İzmir Agriculture Mobile Application

OBJECTIVE
To plan which product will be planted where, when and how much, to support small producers under the roof of cooperatives and unions. Thanks to this application, it is possible to access market prices in many expense items such as producer market prices, medicine, fertilizer, diesel and feed prices. To support domestic animal breeds, to grow the small producer.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
To analyze the production of our farmer operating in any part of Izmir with the satellite imaging system and algorithms included in the software.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

MERA Izmir Project

OBJECTIVE
With the “Mera İzmir” project, which has been implemented as one of the most important links of İzmir Agriculture, it is aimed both to reduce water consumption in agriculture, to ensure that the producer is satiated in the place where he was born, and to bring together millions of people living in İzmir with healthy food. Within the scope of the Mera İzmir project, a purchase-guaranteed working model with producers was implemented.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
For the Dairy Processing Factory, which has a daily milk processing capacity of 100 tons, with an investment cost of 120 million TL, in an area of 7 thousand square meters in Bayındır; In Menemen, Bergama, Kınık, Seferihisar, Urla, Güzelbahçe and Çeşme, a total of 535 shepherds signed a milk purchase contract and started to purchase milk. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality has determined a price of 11 liras for sheep’s milk, which was 7 liras, and 10 liras for goat’s milk, which was 5 liras. For sheep and goat milk, an advance of approximately 3 million lira was invested in the producer.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Shepherd Map Project

OBJECTIVE
A shepherd’s map was prepared, which includes the number of animals and barn locations of producers engaged in pasture farming in İzmir. It is a database study initiated to maintain, develop and support pasture animal husbandry in İzmir.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The shepherd’s map includes information such as the producers engaged in pasture livestock, the number of animals they own, and the locations of the corrals. The Shepherd map is created by transferring the data collected as a result of the field studies carried out within the scope of the Mera İzmir project to the geographic information system. The data were collected by visiting all the neighborhoods in İzmir and visiting the sheepfold. A total of 30 districts, especially the districts of İzmir where animal husbandry is concentrated, such as Menemen, Aliağa, Bergama and Kınık, were visited by field teams. As a result of the visit, it was determined that there were a total of 4,658 shepherds in 30 districts of İzmir. According to the results of the shepherd’s map, there are a total of 542 thousand 794 pasture animals, approximately 142 thousand goats, 384 thousand sheep and 16 thousand black cattle grazing in the pasture in Izmir.
The Shepherd map is also used to determine the producer from which Izmir Metropolitan Municipality will buy milk. In order to purchase milk, the producer must put his animals on pasture at least 7 months of the year and must not feed them with forage crops such as silage corn that cause excessive water consumption. Thanks to the criteria, both the naturalness of the product is preserved and a step is taken in the fight against drought causes such as excessive water consumption.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Agricultural Forecasting and Early Warning System Project

OBJECTIVE
Unusual weather changes, which are the result of global climate changes, cause serious losses especially for our producers. Starting from the districts with a high agricultural potential, especially in Kemalpaşa, Selçuk, Menemen and Ödemiş Districts, with the “Agricultural forecasting and early warning systems” established due to the need for technological systems to inform the producers about adverse meteorological conditions, pests and irrigation measures, and to inform the producers locally, temperature, air humidity, precipitation amount, wind speed and direction, soil temperature, insolation, soil moisture etc. 11 units of “Agricultural forecasting and early warning” systema was established in total in Kemalpaşa, Selçuk, Menemen and Ödemiş districts to increase yield and quality of the product, as well as to prevent losses in spraying and irrigation, by receiving local frost and storm warnings, early warnings against climate and pests, spraying and irrigation recommendations.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Agricultural Forecasting and Early Warning System established in the districts is a system that produces its own energy needs with solar energy panels on it. It records the data it detects with the sensors on it on the system. Then, these data are interpreted and processed by the Agricultural Engineers appointed for this job in the Chamber of Agriculture and the Cooperative, and they are converted into sms messages as simple data. These sms messages are also sent to registered producers as meaningful and simplified messages. Producers who receive these messages can be guided correctly, and by using the right amounts at the right time, they can protect their products against the risk of frost and hail, as well as fighting against diseases and pests.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Joint Machinery Project Disease and Pest Control

OBJECTIVE
With the aim of increasing the production opportunities of the farmers in the rural areas of İzmir and adding value to their production with technological equipment, this study carried out in cooperation with the district agriculture chambers in order to support especially small-scale farmers. It is aimed to make an important contribution to the development of the rural producers by reducing their inputs and providing the opportunity to use the machines developed by the technology thanks to the machines they will rent in small amounts through chambers of agriculture.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Within the scope of the Protocol on Supporting the Establishment of a Joint Agricultural Machinery Park between the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and the 17 District Chambers of Agriculture of Izmir; As a result of the tenders held in 17 district Chambers of Agriculture, 4 stone collecting machines, 4 laser leveling machines, 1 55 HP tractor, 10 75 HP tractors, 3 90 HP tractors, 4 120 HP tractors, 1 disc harrow, 3 fertilizers throwing machine, 2 units of 1 ton sprayer, 12 units of spraying machines, 5 units of air sowing machines, 10 units of animal manure spreaders, 3 units of silage machines, 63 units of olive harvesters, 8 units of branch shredders, 6 units of hydraulic sensors Agricultural support was provided for a total of 147 tractors and agricultural tools-machines, including soil milling cutters, 2 nimble milling cutters, 2 bottom boilers, 3 grain drills, 1 12 HP greenhouse hoeing machine. The activities of the donated tractors and agricultural machinery are reported through continuous inspections.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Is there a study/project done with good or organic agriculture?

OBJECTIVE
It is the dissemination of quality certified organic agricultural production that can be consumed by all income groups, by protecting plant, animal and human health at the highest level, without polluting soil, water resources and air, in areas with suitable ecological conditions in İzmir districts.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
To contribute to the development of employment opportunities and income-generating activities in and around İzmir in a way that will accelerate the social development of the region and İzmir, and within this framework, to expand organic production in agriculture, which is a source of income in the region, and to encourage the transition of rural population to organic agriculture. In line with this purpose, it is aimed to create awareness and desire in the producer who wants to make organic production, to increase their professional knowledge / skills, to create sample applications, to develop marketing opportunities of organic agriculture producers.

BUDGET (TL)
19.000.00 TL (2022)

PROJECT DURATION
Indefinite

START DATE
2008

COMPLETED
The project for 2022 continues in Dikili -Foça – Kemalpaşa Districts. Land inspections will be completed in Dikili and Foça districts and land inspections will be carried out in Kemalpaşa district. Subsequently, the certification process of these districts will be initiated.

Protection and dissemination of local seeds

Can Yücel Seed Center, Seed Exchange Events

OBJECTIVE
To ensure the preservation of hundreds of varieties of local seeds in the seed center and to transfer the seed-gene diversity that is on the verge of extinction to future generations. To instill the awareness of agriculture in children from all walks of life.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Climatic conditions, soil structure and suitability should be taken into account when producing seeds that are sure to be local (same species and characteristics during two harvest years). While struggling with diseases and pests, it is to ensure the continuation of the production process with appropriate irrigation methods, away from chemicals and pesticides.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Free Flower and Seedling Distribution

OBJECTIVE
To increase the visual richness of the city center, to provide income to the producers, and to make a significant contribution to the city’s economy. Conservation of local seeds and supporting the widespread use of our producers

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
It is to make a very important contribution to the economy and employment of producers trying to survive with floriculture and seedling cultivation.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Establishing mechanisms that will bring together producers and consumers in urban and rural areas without intermediaries

Urla Interactive Wine and Viticulture Culture and Art Center

OBJECTIVE
Considering the existing low-rise buildings around the project area and the fact that it is a region that has a high-density wine businesses, the project on wine and viticulture was thought to be a contextually appropriate project for this area.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The building, which is planned to be built as a culture and art center on the concept of wine and viticulture in the Kuşçular Neighborhood of Urla district; It will be the center of attraction for guests coming from both inside and outside the city, as it is a region where there are existing low-rise buildings and wine businesses around.

START DATE
2022

COMPLETED
We are continuing the pre-project works

People's Grocery

OBJECTIVE
People’s Grocery is a common sales area where agricultural development and production cooperatives can market their products in order to support local products and producers, and where our citizens who want to reach healthy and safe food meet.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
• More than 300 different kinds of products produced from the products of the regions of the cooperatives throughout Turkey are sold in the People’s Grocery. Through the People’s Grocery , approximately 3 million TL worth product was purchased and sold from cooperatives in 2020. In 2021, this amount increased approximately 4.5 times and reached 13.5 million TL.
• The People’s Grocery project, which contributes to the development of the country’s agriculture and increasing employment in rural areas, was deemed worthy of the Special Jury Award in the Social Responsibility category of the “Healthy Cities Best Practice Contest”, which was organized for the 11th time in 2020 by the Healthy Cities Association.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Producer Markets

OBJECTIVE
Providing economic benefits by delivering the products of the producers to the consumers without an intermediary through producer sales areas, and providing the consumer with access to natural and fresh food produced directly from the first hand.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
These are the sales areas where the producers in İzmir can deliver the products they produce directly to the consumers without any intermediaries. It is aimed that the producers can sell their products without loss of value, as well as the consumers’ access to natural and fresh food, which they can learn about the production conditions of the products they will buy from the people who produce them and which is produced at first hand without any intermediaries.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Supporting local producers in terms of production, training and marketing

İzmir Agricultural Development Center (İZTAM)

OBJECTIVE
To negatively affect the agricultural production economy, livelihoods, food security, access to healthy food, human health and quality of life. Since climate change is a global problem, in order for the fight against the effects of climate change to be successful, citizens’ awareness of climate change, its effects and food safety should be raised, as well as raising social awareness on these issues.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
With the dissemination of the “Another Agriculture is Possible” model, heterogeneity between cultivated areas and natural vegetation will be ensured, the ecosystem will be brought back to balance by correcting the degraded habitats, a sustainable production pattern will be provided, the input used in production will increase by reducing the input used in production and will contribute to the economy of the producer, food safety will be ensured and healthy to facilitate access to food. By processing the obtained data, it will turn into a “Nature Based Agricultural Excellence Center” that continues its studies on “Agricultural Genetic Diversity Studies”, “Agricultural Biogeography Studies” and “Agricultural Culture and Climate – Environmental Awareness”.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Efeler Road

OBJECTIVE
Increasing employability and entrepreneurship capacity, diversification of non-agricultural economic activities, especially women, youth and landless farmers, with the aim of ensuring participation in economic life and increasing income level with a focus on sustainable development.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
The participation of the residents of 24 villages and villages on the route of Efeler Yolu in ecotourism activities, as well as the participation of the residents of the region in economic mobility by preserving local cultures, as well as environmental activities.
To raise awareness of the villagers, especially women, young and landless farmers living in 24 neighborhoods on the route of Efeler Yolu.

BUDGET (TL)
1.350.000,00

PROJECT DURATION
24 months

START DATE
2019

END DATE
2022

COMPLETED
Approximately 500 km of GPS tracks of the Efeler Road and 28 accommodation villages have been identified. Currently, the cleaning works of these stages are carried out in coordination with the İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry. As a result of the studies, painting works of 10 stages can be started now. In this process, The Efeler Yolu logo was designed and finalized by Assoc. Dr. Ekin Boztaş. In addition, logos for all other accommodation villages were designed. In addition, all awareness-raising activities to be carried out by Ege University in 28 destination villages within the scope of the project during the logo design process have been completed. Afterwards, the purchasing process of 177 market stalls and covers planned within the scope of the project was concluded. Currently, lists of citizens who will sell at the relevant stalls and volunteers who will participate in the hostel training planned within the scope of the project are being prepared. In addition, the procurement processes of all wood, iron and printing-based purchases (Tags, Information Signs, Stickers and Plates) of the project continue with Foça Open Penitentiary Institution Workshop. First aid kit, paint, etc., which are other purchases, continues.

Increasing access to good food

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Supporting the organisation of agricultural producers and consumers

Agricultural Irrigation Infrastructure Supports

OBJECTIVE
Supporting and developing crop and animal production in rural areas, combating drought and saving water.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
1. Irrigation facilities construction and renovation projects

BUDGET (TL) : 9.855.060,27
PROJECT DURATION: It is aimed to renew the open system irrigation facility as a closed system throughout İzmir until 2024.
START DATE: 01/01/2022
END DATE: 31/12/2024
COMPLETED: 5 projects have been completed.

2. Agricultural irrigation ponds construction and maintenance and repair projects

BUDGET (TL) : 7.513.582,09
PROJECT DURATION: It is aimed to build 3 irrigation ponds by 2024.
START DATE: 01/01/2022
END DATE: 31/12/2024
COMPLETED: Maintenance, repair and cleaning work has been completed in 3 irrigation ponds.

3. HIS ponds construction and renovation projects

BUDGET (TL) : 143.700,40
PROJECT DURATION: It is aimed to clean and renew 30 new HIS ponds and 100 HIS ponds by 2024.
START DATE: 01/01/2022
END DATE: 31/12/2024
COMPLETED: Cleaning and renovation work has been completed in 22 new HIS ponds and 101 island HIS ponds.

4. Support projects for Irrigation Cooperatives

BUDGET (TL) : 1.914.764,13
PROJECT DURATION: It is aimed to provide support for the renewal of irrigation facilities of Irrigation Cooperatives.
START DATE: 01/01/2022
END DATE: 31/12/2024
COMPLETED: Support was given to 6 Irrigation Cooperatives.

Bayındır Milk Processing Factory

OBJECTIVE
A Dairy Processing Factory with a daily milk processing capacity of 100 tons, primarily goat, sheep, buffalo and cow’s milk, is being established in Bayındır with an investment cost of 130 million. It is aimed to support the manufacturer by purchasing 110 million TL of products. While creating employment, we also support our producers in the processing, marketing and sales stages so that our basins can sell their products with high profits.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
High level wastewater treatment will be carried out in the Milk Processing Factory and the water used here will be recycled, and it will be used in agricultural irrigation.
While supporting production in the countryside, we aim to provide access to healthy and cheap food for millions of people in our city. The milk processed at the facility will be marketed both in the suckling pig project and by being processed under our own brand. In addition, white cheese and other cheeses will be produced from Izmir mozzarella, goat and sheep milk. It is planned to make cream and ice cream from buffalo milk.

BUDGET (TL)
130.000.000

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Small cattle and feed support

OBJECTIVE
To provide incentives for dairy farmers in rural areas, with sheep and goats distributed to low-income families in low-income families in low-income families, and small ruminant feed support, by organizing breeding trainings in order to support and encourage small cattle breeding.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
*Within the scope of the Small Livestock Support Project, we distributed 2739 small cattle to 693 producers in 135 neighborhoods across İzmir. Including the puppies, this number has reached 8,654 sheep and goats. A total of 7 million 229 thousand 567 ₺ was spent for this project.
*As part of the Small Cattle Feed Distribution Project, 31,752 sacks of lamb grower feed were distributed to 614 producers in 111 neighborhoods.

PROJECT DURATION
Ongoing

Promoting conscious consumption

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