41% of greenhouse cultivation areas in our country are located in Antalya.

Ensuring that the products grown through the hard work and sweat of our producers reach the market and are turned into commercial value is of great importance. The use of technology in production has become indispensable. In this regard, trade fairs play a vital role. It is highly meaningful that a well-established brand like GROWTECH. is held in Antalya, the capital of agriculture. By responding to the needs and expectations of all participants, especially farmers, GROWTECH. stands out as a significant event by bringing together new products, brands, and technologies, offering opportunities for business development and establishing new connections.

The agricultural sector is going through a difficult period. Struggling with cost pressures and difficulties in accessing finance, the sector also faces the impacts of climate change and natural disasters. This, in turn, is causing a contraction in agriculture. While Türkiye’s economy grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2025, the agricultural sector shrank by 2%. This decline in agriculture is fuelling increases in food and agricultural prices. For a sustainable economy—and for sustainable agriculture and food—it is essential to increase both the production and export capacity of the sector. That is why we place great importance on agricultural trade fairs.

GROWTECH. is a major event that generates momentum in integrating agricultural production into the economy and creates opportunities for new collaborations. In combating the adverse effects of climate change, the use of technology is once again of great importance. GROWTECH. is distinguished as an event that brings the sector together with technology at precisely this point.

We consider every initiative in the strategic agricultural sector as significant and meaningful. As one of the largest greenhouse agriculture fairs in the world, GROWTECH. will bring together professionals from the global agriculture sector in our city Antalya for the 24th time. I believe that the event, to be held from 18 to 21 November 2025 at the ANFAŞ Expo Centre, will serve as a platform to showcase Antalya’s and Türkiye’s potential and innovative approaches in agriculture to the international arena. I would like to congratulate all those who have contributed to GROWTECH. and wish it every success in contributing to Turkish agriculture.