Bornova Municipality collects animal manure from the Işıkkent Livestock Market during Eid al-Adha and distributes it free of charge to farmers in rural neighborhoods. Following seedling support, producers are now also receiving fertilizer, and they’ve expressed great satisfaction with the initiative. Mayor Ömer Eşki highlights that the program benefits both the environment and agriculture.

Instead of letting animal waste from the Işıkkent Livestock Market go to waste, Bornova Municipality redirects it to agricultural production. During the holiday, the collected waste is transported from specially designated dumping areas to farmland in rural areas using loaders and trucks. In this way, sacrificial waste is transformed into natural fertilizer that nourishes the soil.

Free Natural Fertilizer for Villages

Under the coordination of Bornova Municipality’s Agricultural Services Directorate, this initiative delivers fertilizer—particularly to farmers who previously received seedlings. Repurposing animal waste without harming the environment provides major benefits both ecologically and economically.

Thanks from Village Leaders to Mayor Eşki

Zeki Güler, head of the Bornova Village Heads Association and Mukhtar of Çiçekli Neighborhood, expressed his gratitude for the program:
“Bornova Municipality’s Agricultural Services Directorate had already distributed seedlings to producers across all our villages. Now fertilizer is being distributed to nourish those plants. I sincerely thank Mayor Eşki for his support.”

93-Year-Old Mustafa: "We Never Forget Those Who Value the Soil"

Mustafa Gül, a 93-year-old farmer from Bornova, also expressed his appreciation:
“I received tomato, pepper, and eggplant seedlings from Bornova Municipality. Now they've brought us fertilizer too. Thank you very much. We never forget those who value the soil.”

Mayor Eşki: "Supporting the Soil Means Empowering the Producer"

Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized that the initiative is not only an environmental effort but also a step toward rural development:
“Recycling animal waste from Eid al-Adha in an eco-friendly way is not just about protecting nature—it’s also about supporting agricultural production. Alongside the seedlings we've provided, we are now delivering natural fertilizer to help farmers get the best yields. Because supporting the soil means empowering the producer.”