Turkey and Japan Agricultural and Mechanization Status Comparison
Abstract
Objective: This study is a pilot study in terms of new connections and technology transfers that can be created between Japan and Turkey, aimed to provide recommendations by comparing Japanese and Turkish agriculture.
Material and Methods: Agriculture and agricultural data were collected, calculated, and analyzed from statistical and written sources. Comparable data were taken and compared.
Results: Japan's total agricultural area is approximately 12% of Turkey. Mechanical power supply tractors, one of the main power sources used in agriculture, are found in almost the same number in both countries. However, the soil structure, the product produced and the size of the land in the country affect the choice of tractor. Therefore, while in Japan the average tractor power is between 18 to 30 kW, 44 to 52 kW in Turkey. In both countries, each agricultural business has at least 1 tractor. The number of tractors used in the cultivation of 1000 hectares gives us information to make a comparison about the small scale of the agricultural land used. 1000 hectares of land in Japan when processing 310 tractors, this situation is 55 tractors in Turkey. While the average age of farmers in Japan 67, the average is 55 in Turkey.
Conclusion: The population dealing with agriculture should be rejuvenated and the machines used should be made more technological. More effective production can be made with sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. In this way, both the reduction of input costs and the labor force, and the sustainability of agriculture with projects can be aimed at young people are ensured.
Material and Methods: Agriculture and agricultural data were collected, calculated, and analyzed from statistical and written sources. Comparable data were taken and compared.
Results: Japan's total agricultural area is approximately 12% of Turkey. Mechanical power supply tractors, one of the main power sources used in agriculture, are found in almost the same number in both countries. However, the soil structure, the product produced and the size of the land in the country affect the choice of tractor. Therefore, while in Japan the average tractor power is between 18 to 30 kW, 44 to 52 kW in Turkey. In both countries, each agricultural business has at least 1 tractor. The number of tractors used in the cultivation of 1000 hectares gives us information to make a comparison about the small scale of the agricultural land used. 1000 hectares of land in Japan when processing 310 tractors, this situation is 55 tractors in Turkey. While the average age of farmers in Japan 67, the average is 55 in Turkey.
Conclusion: The population dealing with agriculture should be rejuvenated and the machines used should be made more technological. More effective production can be made with sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. In this way, both the reduction of input costs and the labor force, and the sustainability of agriculture with projects can be aimed at young people are ensured.
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