Author/Authors :
ÇETIN, Turhan Gazi Üniversitesi - Gazi Egitim Fakültesi - Sosyal Bilgiler Egitimi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Uluborlu is in the Region of Lakes in the Mediterranean Region which is in Antalya Part. It belongs to Isparta province. Seasonal features of the region are a mix of both Mediterranean and territorial seasons. Annual mean temperature is 11.7°C and annual mean rain is 644 mm in Uluborlu.The study is concerned with the cherry agriculture in Uluborlu.Advances in agricultural activities of Uluborlu in past thirty years have increased the economical functions of the region. Natural environment such as geographical forms, season, soil, and water characteristics influences the cherry agriculture. In addition to such factors, other related factors are agricultural traditions, transportation, marketing and irrigation.Seventeen types of cherry are being produced in Uluborlu. However, one kind, namely “Agriculture 0900”, is much more commonly produced. This type of cherry which is known as Turkish cherry is the one which is the most exported cherry type. 6050 tons of cherry are produced in 2006 in Uluborlu of these, 4850 tons are exported.In order to increase the income from cherry agriculture, the following steps should be taken: increase in the number and capacity of the current cold stores, improving the connections to main road, providing railway options, improving the connections to Antalya Airport.Cherry Fest which becomes a traditional activity in the district should be international to introduce it globally.Local producers should actively take part in agricultural cooperations and these cooperations improve their marketing, competition and exportation activities.
