The workshop titled “Determining the Roadmap for the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Hazelnut Farming”, held in Giresun, commenced with the participation of many prominent experts in the field. Among the keynote speakers were Kemal Akpınar, Secretary General of DOKA; Cem Şenocak, President of the National Hazelnut Council; Hamza Bölük, President of Giresun Commodity Exchange; and Dr. Serdar Şenel, Vice President of BAU Global. Additionally, Dr. Ayşegül Selişık, Assistant Representative of FAO Turkey; Dr. Yusuf Bilgen, Director of the Hazelnut Research Institute; and Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Şahin, Vice Rector of Giresun University, emphasized the significance of the workshop in their speeches.

Giresun Governor Mehmet Fatih Serdengeçti highlighted the importance of agriculture and concluded his protocol speech with good wishes.

The speakers provided a guiding vision on the implementation of modern technologies and sustainability in hazelnut farming. The workshop aimed to open new horizons for integrating artificial intelligence and technology into the agricultural sector.