Sectoral Strategies Training and Project Kick-Off Meeting, which is one of the first stages of the "Geothermal Greenhouse Strategies Determination Project" carried out in accordance with the protocol signed between the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MFAL) and TÜSSİDE, was held at TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE on 09-10 June 2015.

Its main purpose is to expand the use of our country's geothermal resources in greenhouse heating, to bring geothermal energy potential to the economy, to increase quality, safe, reliable and sustainable production with soilless agriculture method, to create a brand in agricultural products, to expand the use of domestic, renewable and clean energy in production, to increase exports, efficiency and added value. The study outputs of this project, which aims to increase development and competitiveness, will be used in the development of regulations and policies regarding the geothermal greenhouse sector.

In line with the stated objectives, information was shared and evaluations were made regarding the technical issues that will be needed in the project at the training and meeting held with the participation of TÜSSİDE Project team, MFAL Project team and technical committee members formed with experts from the private sector, development agencies and universities.