Identification of Crop Areas Using SPOT - 5 Data

04’-39 0 13’ East longitudes was selected as the pilot region since this city has the highest proportion of agricultural production of Turkey. As an example, 35% of cotton production, 8% of wheat production and 55% of the peanut production are fulfilled in SanliUrfa. Also, major agricultural fields of Turkey such as Ceylanpinar, Akcakale and Koruklu are located in SanliUrfa and these fields are under the control and management of the Ministry of Agriculture entities.