The Study on Components of the Rural Structure inTurkey

This study conducted the current state of the rural structure in Turkey. Primary data were

obtained through face-to-face surveys with the target group in 2018, and secondary data were

obtained from the State Institute of Statistics and State Hydraulic Works. In the last two

decades’ rural migration reached a level that adversely affects agricultural production. For the

15-45 age group, which is defined as an efficient labor force in agriculture, the city meant

benefiting from better jobs, education, and health services. According to land size distribution

agribusiness were concentrated in the range of 20-49 decares. It has been determined that the

mechanization tendency is the most in this group. The ownership of 2-5 parcels is highest in

this size group, and the 6-9 parcel range followed this value. The share of agribusiness that

small from 50 decares in the total number of enterprises is 64.8% and the share of these

enterprises in the total agricultural land has been determined as 21.34%. It is seen that 1.6% of

the arable land is not used. Studies such as land banking can play a key role in improving on

land tenure system. These applications require large investments and significant legal

regulations.