The main power source for operating agricultural machinery, other than self propelled machines, is the tractor. Therefore, forecasts of mechanization levels are of great importance in the development of future planning. In this study, it was aimed to forecast the agricultural and livestock mechanization equipment assets of the TRA1 Subregion for the next four years. Based on four fundamental agricultural mechanization level indicators for the provinces of the TRA1 Subregion obtained from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), forecasts for the years 2025-2028 were made using the ARIMA model. According to the analysis results, the total number of tractors in the TRA1 Subregion is expected to increase by 9.05% between 2025 and 2028, reaching 27966 units. The number of single axle tractors is expected to decrease during the 2025-2028 period, along with a decline in the population of two axle tractors in the 25.76-36.80 kW group. The number of high power two axle tractors is expected to increase in the coming period, while those in the 8.10-17.66 kW range are anticipated to show a fluctuating trend. By 2028, the largest increase in the number of livestock related machinery is expected for tractor drawn mowers, hay rakes, balers, and milking machines, while the smallest increase is anticipated for corn silage machines and manure spreaders. A decrease is expected in the number of forage silage machines and milking facilities, whereas a significant increase is anticipated in the number of feed preparation machines. In the TRA1 Subregion, where the potential for forage crop production is high, improving productivity and ensuring sustainability in agricultural production require that the equipment and machinery used in livestock farming be made accessible through government support programs.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Farm Management, Rural Management and Agribusiness |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | November 11, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | December 17, 2025 |
| Publication Date | December 28, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: Special |
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