The Kars Newspaper
To optimize agricultural output and streamline land usage across Eastern Turkey, a specialized delegation from the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI) assessed ongoing consolidation efforts across local plains. Directing the field inspection, Deputy Department Head Fatma Tüz Zehra Gülsever—accompanied by Branch Manager Gökhan Can, technical teams, and project contractors—scrutinized every stage of execution on the ground
Targeting 22,000 hectares in Kars Arpaçay Plain alongside 27,000 hectares in the Ardahan Region, this comprehensive initiative spans 56 distinct local settlements. By converting fragmented plots into unified, highly manageable farmland totaling nearly 52,000 hectares, the initiative aims to drastically elevate irrigation performance and maximize crop yields for regional farmers.