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BODRUM PLANTS SEEDS OF SUSTAINABILITY WITH MASSIVE SEEDLING GIVEAWAY
26.04.2025
In a significant boost to local agriculture, Bodrum Municipality held its 7th annual “Summer Seedling Distribution Event” on April 25 at the Bahçeyakası Agricultural R&D and Local Seed Center. Under the coordination of the Municipality’s Agricultural Services Directorate, 250,000 summer seedlings were distributed, including five varieties of peppers, two types of eggplants, four kinds of tomatoes, and additional seedlings of melon, watermelon and cucumber.
Deputy Mayor and Agricultural Engineer Ercan Pehlivan emphasized the importance of local agricultural support, stating, “Today we are distributing exactly 250,000 seedlings to our producers and citizens. We believe that each seedling planted represents hope for local production.”. Pehlivan highlighted the Municipality’s efforts to enhance greenhouse capacity and stressed their commitment to addressing the economic and food security challenges affecting households.
Addressing attendees, Mayor Mandalinci remarked, “Bodrum Municipality operates with a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes production and sustainability. ‘Agriculture is indispensable to the city.’ Encouraging local production is not merely a duty but a social responsibility and a core municipal principle.”. Mandalinci further noted that annually approximately 4 million TL is dedicated to supporting farmers through seedling distribution.
Mayor Mandalinci also warned against genetically modified foods causing health issues, asserting the municipality's commitment to preserving seeds for future sustainability. “Our goal is sustainable agriculture and production. These seedlings symbolize the sweat and vision needed for a sustainable future”, he stated, announcing plans to increase distribution capacity to 300,000-350,000 seedlings next year.
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