Another first in GAP Region: Contribution of ecosystem services to agricultural practices being appraised
The efficient use of resources such as land, soil, energy, raw material, technology, and human capital in the economic production processes plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development as well as competitive growth at national and regional levels. Ensuring the sustainability of and improving the ecosystem services (water regulation, pollination, combating pests, food, climate regulation, soil functions etc.) that benefit agriculture in the GAP Region are important for agricultural productivity and adaptation to climate change.
The Integrated Resource Efficiency in Agriculture and Agro-based Industries in the Southeast Anatolia Region Project aims to model and promote the most efficient use of resources including particularly water and energy in agricultural production and agricultural product processing as dominant sectors in GAP Region, and increase efficiency in primary production and processing. Assessing the climate change, natural resources and environmental factors, the project in a significant part consists of using ecosystem services in agricultural production.
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