The Information Needs Analysis which includes the answers to the questionannaire has been completed, please click here to download.
This study aims to analyze and identify the current information and communication needs on organic agriculture in detail within the scope of "Technical Assistance for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for the alignment of organic agriculture legislation to the EU acquis and the development of organic agriculture in Turkey" project. For this, a two-tier study is designed: open-ended lead questions targeted for specific key stakeholders in the sector and an online survey mostly consisting of multiple choice questions targeted for the general sector players at different levels.
The online questionnaire is designed to gather information and assess the situation regarding different aspects of organic agriculture information that can be categorized under four headings:
- The participant organization’s profile
- General situation about organic agriculture information
- Information and communication needs about Organic agriculture
- Situation regarding provision of organic agriculture information
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The majority present improved their knowledge of pest control in citrus using organic techniques after attending the training day. They now believe it is possible to effectively control pests in an organic citrus system. However over 85% of the delegates felt happy with organic disease control techniques but only around 60% felt confident with pest control strategies. Some need further help to make these techniques easier to use. There are still a few pest problems where farmers need more help to access results of new research. This support in the future may be delivered with the help of Mr Cay, there is also an agronomist working and a Dutch specialist arriving at the end of May who may help further.
The majority of people also reported that they now see the market for organic citrus in a more positive light and realise that the market is growing rapidly. A company is building a new dedicated organic processing line for organic citrus and other produce. There is also another company planning to install a dedicated organic juicing plant in the area.