Karbon Emisyonlarının Tarım Sektörü Üzerine Etkileri: Türkiye-AB Karşılaştırması

Abstract

This study examines the effects of agricultural value added, producer price index, fertilizer and energy consumption, and land surface temperature change on carbon emissions from the agricultural sector in Turkey and the European Union (EU) countries. Using regression analysis, the determinants of agricultural carbon emissions were identified, and the differences between Turkey and the EU were highlighted. The dataset covers the period from 2000 to 2022. The results reveal that in Turkey, the agricultural producer price index, fertilizer use, and land surface temperature change have statistically significant positive effects on agricultural carbon emissions. In contrast, in the EU, the producer price index reduces emissions, while fertilizer use contributes to an increase. In both models, the positive impact of input use on emissions underscores the necessity of adopting sustainable production practices. The findings suggest that Turkey should promote low-carbon agricultural approaches in alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal.