Cotton in TurkeyGAP Project to Provide Major Boost to Production

摘要

The cotton and textile industries are a critical part of the economy in Turkey, drawing foreign currency in and creating significant employment in this labor-intensive sector. Because the textile industry is indispensable, cotton is the most importantraw material for Turkey.Turkish cotton grows in the Aegean region, the Mediterranean region and the southeastern Anatolia region. The biggest area is in the Anatolia and is called GAP. Cotton planting takes place from March through May and harvesting time is August through September.About 70% of ginning is handled by roller gins and 30% by saw gins. The saw gin is becoming more popular, and the use of machine harvesting is also increasing.