Abstract

Turkey’s economy mostly depends on agricultural sector rather than industry and services. Agriculture sector makes up about 16% of the Turkish GNP and more than one in third of the population lives rural areas. In order to feed fast growing population of Turkey, modern agricultural technologies, irrigation systems, environment friendly fertilizers, quality seeds, and agricultural credits has being applied in Turkey’s agriculture. All those inputs need to be used by knowledgeable farmers in order to get sufficient results. Currently, women have been striving the agricultural activities and besides their house-works. Women are drawers in agricultural development for Turkey. The role of women for sustainable agriculture in Turkey was examined. Some social and economical characterize of women in Turkey and the way to develop women capacity were determined.

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