| Proje Ekibi |
Prof. Dr. Mehmet SARI
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye Projedeki Rolü: Danışman |
| Proje Türü | (Uluslararası) Diğer Uluslararası Kurum ve Kuruluşlar |
| Proje No | - |
| Proje Konusu | Kars Province is the biggest goose-producing province in Türkiye, accounting for one-third of the total goose population. Goose breeding has long been an important source of income for producers, but recently goose meat consumption has become more attractive and gained in popularity, especially in terms of rural tourism and gastronomy. However, younger generations are abandoning production, instead preferring to move to big cities to find better paid jobs with a regular salary and more social standing. Those who still breed geese are also switching to more productive foreign breeds that yield more meat and eggs. Meanwhile, changes in climate and weather conditions have negatively affected Kars the egg laying of geese resulting in decreased production levels. Even though the Kars goose has a different aroma and a rich flavour in comparison to other goose breeds, producers are facing difficulties in effectively accessing the relevant niche market and in exporting to other countries due to hygiene rules and procedures enforced during the EU accession period. Goose breeding is still conducted on small-scale farms or even backyard farms by women as the principal source of income for the family. Meat and feather production constitute the primary reasons for breeding, with by-products such as skin or internal organs not considered to have economic value. However, goose breeders have limited knowledge of breeding, biosecurity measures for preventing animal diseases, and the related legislation in force. They also experience difficulties in locating modern slaughterhouse in the region to slaughter the geese. The goose breeding sector is not as well developed as the chicken breeding sector both in terms of breeding and marketing. No solid analysis has yet been made of the value chain of the goose meat sector and no marketing strategy has been prepared for stakeholders, both of which need to be developed in order to boost regional production. In parallel, it is necessary to prepare a business plan for the creation of a strategy to evaluate goose products, with a view to establishing a suitable commercial model in the region. The aim of the project is to increase the capacity of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry staff, farmers and private sector representatives to make goose breeding a sustainable production model with an associated brand carrying high added value. |
| Proje Durumu | Devam Ediyor |
| Başlangıç Tarihi | 15-11-2022 |
| Bitiş Tarihi | 01-07-2024 |
