Our cooperation interest focuses on contributing post-harvest physiology expertise to projects addressing farmer participation and social innovation within agroecology.

We are interested in collaborating with multi-actor consortia to:

-Support farmer motivation and engagement through improved post-harvest practices that enhance product quality, reduce losses and increase farm income

-Contribute to peer learning approaches, including farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange, on-farm demonstrations and participatory training activities

-Strengthen AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems) by providing scientific and applied knowledge on post-harvest handling adapted to agroecological systems

-Contribute to the improvement of working conditions in post-harvest operations through sustainable, practical and socially acceptable solutions

We seek cooperation with farmer organisations, advisory services, research institutions and NGOs working on agroecology, innovation and rural development.

Atatürk Central Horticultural Research Institute is a public research institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye, specialized in horticultural research and innovation.

The institute conducts applied and strategic research on fruit and vegetable production, post-harvest physiology, quality preservation, loss reduction, and sustainable production systems. It plays an active role in transferring scientific knowledge to farmers, advisors and other stakeholders through training activities, demonstrations and extension services.

With strong experience in field-based research and close interaction with farmers, the institute contributes to the development of sustainable, agroecological and farmer-oriented solutions, supporting innovation, knowledge exchange and capacity building within agricultural systems.