Sessiz Bir Savaş: Toprağı Tüketen Alışkanlık

In the vast pistachio orchards of Southeastern Anatolia, a battle is being waged right before our eyes, though we hardly notice it. In this section, we'll examine how a well-intentioned habit, passed down through generations, is slowly depleting the soil. Let's take a closer look at this land. Imagine this: those pistachio orchards under the scorching sun. Life there is completely intertwined with the soil. Everything comes from the soil and returns to it. Now, hold on tight. Do you know how many times a tractor enters these orchards in a year? On average, 10 to 12 times. That's almost every month the soil is turned upside down. This is a very high number, and it has become almost a reflex. Did the slightest crack appear in the soil? The solution is clear: a tractor. Did a tiny weed sprout on the edge? The answer is the same again: a tractor. As if there were a single cure for everything. This brings us to the crucial question at the heart of this whole issue.