Menemen Plain in Gediz Basin is considered as Turkey’s pilot, which characteristics are crucial for the LENSES project as well as unique product patterns exclusive to the basin. In lower parts of the basin, high groundwater levels are observed as a result of precipitation in winter that prevents production and causes drainage in farming plots. Agricultural areas generally consist of irrigated arable lands however the problem is that excessive irrigation in summer causes salinity in the soil caused by lack of planning. This situation adversely affects agricultural production. The plain is under threat due to its proximity to residential areas. These changes in the agricultural structure and climate change cause decreases in yield and production. Urgent planning is needed for sustainable agriculture and food security in the plain.

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