Türkiye experienced a significant increase in rainfall in January, with both volume and duration exceeding historical averages. The increase was particularly notable in southeastern and central Anatolia, creating favorable conditions for water resources and agricultural production.
Data from the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry indicates that rainfall across the country has increased above recent averages and January 2025 levels. Southeastern Anatolia recorded an average of 135 millimeters (5.31 in) of rain, while central Anatolia recorded 62.5 millimeters, a 10-year high.
Continued above-average rainfall has supported strong soil moisture levels and crop emergence, indicating a strong recovery compared to last year. In wheat-producing regions across the country, emergence is virtually complete, with plants predominantly at the two- to three-leaf stage and entering the tillering phase.
Regionally, Marmara has completed planting and wheat is showing early leaf development and localized tillering. Soil moisture retention has ensured smooth emergence in Bilecik, Edirne, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Çanakkale and Tekirdağ. In the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, crops are developing normally and no risk of widespread drought has been reported.
Snow cover in central and eastern Anatolia has provided additional benefits, allowing crops to undergo vernalization and dormancy, processes that improve plant growth. Similarly, in the Black Sea region, winter maintenance, pruning and fertilization of hazelnut, tea and kiwi orchards continue under favorable weather conditions.
In general, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry reports that winter crops are developing normally throughout Türkiye and no significant agricultural risks are expected for the coming months.
