The Impact of Organic Agriculture on the Development of Green Economy: The Case of Turkiye

Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics, 32200 Isparta, Turkiye

^* Corresponding author: mevlutgul@isparta.edu.tr

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of organic agriculture on the sustainable economy in Turkiye. The green economy is an economic framework that seeks to enhance long-term human well-being by mitigating environmental hazards and promoting social equity. The strategy plan devised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Turkiye outlined seven objectives for the green economy, with five specifically targeting organic agriculture. This study has investigated the global expansion of organic agriculture and found a significant rise in the size of organic farming regions in recent years. An analysis of the progress of organic agriculture in Turkiye, revealing a notable expansion in organic agricultural areas. However, it was observed that this trend has declined over the past five years. The analysis revealed a rise in the backing for organic farming in Turkiye, along with noticeable diversification. The level of support for organic agriculture is established based on the product certificate, and the amount supplied varies by product category. Therefore, organic agriculture plays a vital role in the development of Turkiye’s green economy. To advance organic agriculture, it is crucial to enhance consumers’ and producers’ understanding of the concept of the green economy. Furthermore, it is imperative to broaden the scope of the existing assistance and offer monetary aid to farmers as they transition to organic farming.