Relationship between Forage Crops Production and Livestock in Turkey: Factor Analysis Approach

Burcu Küley Ağır; Mehmet Sait Ekinci; Şenol Çelik

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Relationship between Forage Crops Production and Livestock in Turkey: Factor Analysis Approach

Yazarlar:

Burcu Küley Ağır | Mehmet Sait Ekinci | Şenol Çelik

Yayıncı:

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tarım Ekonomisi (Diğer)

Dergi:

Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 1, pp.137-144

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353325

pISSN:

1304-7787

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 Forage crop production is critically important for the sustainability of the livestock sector. Therefore, revealing the relationship between forage crop production and livestock presence is essential for developing effective agricultural policies. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between forage crop production and livestock presence in Türkiye. The main data source of the study consists of the forage crop production quantities and livestock numbers by provinces for the year 2024, compiled from the Turkish Statistical Institute database. Explanatory factor analysis and correlation analysis methods were employed. According to the results, 25 forage crops were grouped into seven factors, and leading provinces were identified for each factor. The findings indicate that the Silage and Green Forages and Energy and Protein Forages explain 35 of the total variance, play a crucial role in forage production. Furthermore, it was determined that certain forage crops are concentrated in specific regions, and there are significant relationships between forage production and livestock presence in these provinces. In particular, Izmir, Aydin, and Mugla provinces stand out in silage production, while Konya and Aksaray lead in production of energy and protein forages. In light of the findings, it is recommended to develop support policies that take into account regional specialization, strengthen silage infrastructure, and prioritise pasture improvement initiatives. In addition, regions like Konya, where livestock and forage production are jointly developed, the establishment of new forage factories or the expansion and technological upgrading of existing facilities should be encouraged. Finally, it is imperative to formulate and implement compherensive policies aimed at reducing dependency on imported forage crops and increasing domestic production.

 Forage crop production is critically important for the sustainability of the livestock sector. Therefore, revealing the relationship between forage crop production and livestock presence is essential for developing effective agricultural policies. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between forage crop production and livestock presence in Türkiye. The main data source of the study consists of the forage crop production quantities and livestock numbers by provinces for the year 2024, compiled from the Turkish Statistical Institute database. Explanatory factor analysis and correlation analysis methods were employed. According to the results, 25 forage crops were grouped into seven factors, and leading provinces were identified for each factor. The findings indicate that the Silage and Green Forages and Energy and Protein Forages explain 35 of the total variance, play a crucial role in forage production. Furthermore, it was determined that certain forage crops are concentrated in specific regions, and there are significant relationships between forage production and livestock presence in these provinces. In particular, Izmir, Aydin, and Mugla provinces stand out in silage production, while Konya and Aksaray lead in production of energy and protein forages. In light of the findings, it is recommended to develop support policies that take into account regional specialization, strengthen silage infrastructure, and prioritise pasture improvement initiatives. In addition, regions like Konya, where livestock and forage production are jointly developed, the establishment of new forage factories or the expansion and technological upgrading of existing facilities should be encouraged. Finally, it is imperative to formulate and implement compherensive policies aimed at reducing dependency on imported forage crops and increasing domestic production.

 Forage crop production is critically important for the sustainability of the livestock sector. Therefore, revealing the relationship between forage crop production and livestock presence is essential for developing effective agricultural policies. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between forage crop production and livestock presence in Türkiye. The main data source of the study consists of the forage crop production quantities and livestock numbers by provinces for the year 2024, compiled from the Turkish Statistical Institute database. Explanatory factor analysis and correlation analysis methods were employed. According to the results, 25 forage crops were grouped into seven factors, and leading provinces were identified for each factor. The findings indicate that the Silage and Green Forages and Energy and Protein Forages explain 35 of the total variance, play a crucial role in forage production. Furthermore, it was determined that certain forage crops are concentrated in specific regions, and there are significant relationships between forage production and livestock presence in these provinces. In particular, Izmir, Aydin, and Mugla provinces stand out in silage production, while Konya and Aksaray lead in production of energy and protein forages. In light of the findings, it is recommended to develop support policies that take into account regional specialization, strengthen silage infrastructure, and prioritise pasture improvement initiatives. In addition, regions like Konya, where livestock and forage production are jointly developed, the establishment of new forage factories or the expansion and technological upgrading of existing facilities should be encouraged. Finally, it is imperative to formulate and implement compherensive policies aimed at reducing dependency on imported forage crops and increasing domestic production.

 Yem bitkileri üretimi, hayvancılık sektörünün sürdürülebilirliği açısından kritik bir öneme sahiptir. Bu nedenle yem bitkileri üretimi ile hayvan varlığı arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymak, etkili tarımsal politikalar geliştirmek için önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiyede yem bitkileri üretimi ile hayvan varlığı arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemektir. Çalışmanın ana materyalini, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu veri tabanlarından elde edilen 2024 yılına ait illere göre yem bitkileri üretim miktarları ve hayvan sayıları oluşturmaktadır. Analizlerde açıklayıcı faktör analizi ve korelasyon analizi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada, 25 yem bitkisi yedi faktör altında gruplandırılmış ve her faktör için üretimde öne çıkan iller belirlenmiştir. Bulgular, Silaj ve Yeşil Yemler ile Enerji ve Protein Yemleri faktörlerinin toplam varyansın 35ini açıkladığını ve yem üretiminde kritik rol oynadığını göstermektedir. Ayrıca, belirli yem bitkilerinin belirli bölgelerde yoğunlaştığı ve bu bölgelerdeki hayvan varlığı ile yem üretimi arasında anlamlı ilişkiler olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Özellikle İzmir, Aydın ve Muğla silaj üretiminde öne çıkarken, Konya ve Aksaray enerji ve protein yemleri üretiminde lider konumdadır. Elde edilen sonuçlar doğrultusunda, bölgesel uzmanlaşmayı dikkate alan destekleme politikalarının geliştirilmesi, silaj altyapısının güçlendirilmesi ve mera ıslah çalışmalarına öncelik verilmesi gerekli görülmektedir. Ayrıca, Konya gibi hayvancılık ve yem üretiminin birlikte geliştiği bölgelerde yem fabrikaları kurulması ya da mevcutların kapasite ve teknoloji düzeylerinin artırılması teşvik edilmelidir. Yem bitkilerinde dışa bağımlılığının azaltılarak yerli üretimin artırılmasına yönelik politikalar geliştirilmesi ve uygulanması büyük önem taşımaktadır.

Makale detayları

Relationship between Forage Crops Production and Livestock in Turkey: Factor Analysis Approach

Yazarlar:

Burcu Küley Ağır | Mehmet Sait Ekinci | Şenol Çelik

Yayıncı:

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tarım Ekonomisi (Diğer)

Dergi:

Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 1, pp.137-144

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353325

pISSN:

1304-7787

Forage crops

livestock

factor analysisYem bitkileri

hayvan varlığı

faktör analizi

Sayı

Makale detayları

Relationship between Forage Crops Production and Livestock in Turkey: Factor Analysis Approach

Yazarlar: Burcu Küley Ağır | Mehmet Sait Ekinci | Şenol Çelik

Yayıncı: Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar: Tarım Ekonomisi (Diğer)

Dergi: Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 1, pp.137-144

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001353325

pISSN: 1304-7787

Forage crops

livestock

factor analysisYem bitkileri

hayvan varlığı

faktör analizi

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Burcu Küley Ağır | Mehmet Sait Ekinci | Şenol Çelik

Yayıncı:

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Tarım Ekonomisi (Diğer)

Dergi:

Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.22 Issue 1, pp.137-144

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353325

pISSN:

1304-7787