Determining the Structural Properties and Approaches To Agricultural Applications of Existing Vineyards in Some Towns of Siirt Province

Abstract

This study was carried out the grape producers representing some villages of Şirvan, Tillo, Pervari, and Central town of Siirt Province; With the 37 questions directed within the scope of the survey, the current situation and problems of the region in viticulture applications were determined in 2019. The data were obtained by surveying 100 producers. Within the scope of the study, producers were asked questions in order to determine the structural properties of current viticulture enterprises and their approaches to agricultural practices; the results were determined as percentage values. It was observed that the average age of the producers participating in the survey was between 40-60 years of age, the overall education level was low; the majority of the land belonged to the producer and passed through the inheritance. In addition, according to the results of the survey, it was determined that the most common cultivar was the local cv. Tayifi and that the producers were not satisfied with their earnings levels. It is observed that there is not enough level of awareness about soil analysis; therefore, plant fertilizing activities are done irregularly. Local viticulture is in the form of family business. Producers stated that they are not members of cooperatives or unions and stated that they often consult with other farmers when they encounter any problems in their production stages. The level of utilization of agricultural subsidies and other social incentives by the state also appears at lower levels. With this research, the problems encountered in the region have been tried to be identified and solutions to solve these problems are presented. The study is the first study in the region obtained directly from the viticulture producers by using the survey method. © 2020, Centenary University. All rights reserved.