ATSO GROWTECH Agricultural Innovation Awards

ATSO GROWTECH Agricultural Innovation Awards, organized in collaboration with the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) and GROWTECH. ANTALYA, were held on November 21 at the fairground. The competition received 56 entries across seven categories, showcasing innovative R&D projects in the agricultural sector.

Awards and Winning Projects:

Greenhouse and Technologies

Hisar Fide

Project: A greenhouse technology project using innovative blue-spectrum light to enhance plant photosynthesis and recovery.

Irrigation and Technologies

MSG

Project: A patented wind sensor that measures wind speed and direction simultaneously, improving irrigation efficiency.

Plant Protection

NÇS

Project: The "CCFly-HP" Mediterranean fruit fly trap system, reducing pesticide use and improving export quality by decreasing chemical residues.

Plant Nutrition

Minitalya

Project: A geothermal biomineral granule system that unlocks soil minerals and creates mini water reservoirs to enhance plant nutrition.

Smart Agricultural Technologies

Crop Genius

Project: A pest population control device using chemical-free attractants to prevent pest reproduction.

Seeds and Seedlings

Troya Tohum

Project: Developing hybrid melon varieties from local Turkish genetic resources.

Public-Special Award

METU

Project: Developing genetically modified soybeans with high iron content and low phytate levels.

Source: GROWTECH. ANTALYA