Ekinlar

Ekinlar, or ekinler in Turkish, denotes field crops—plants grown on arable land primarily for harvest as food for humans or feed for animals, or for industrial use. The term is used in agronomy and agricultural statistics to refer to crops cultivated on open farmland as opposed to horticultural crops produced in gardens, greenhouses, or orchards.

The ekinlar category includes cereals such as wheat, barley, maize, rice, and oats; pulses such as lentil and chickpea; and oil crops such as sunflower and rapeseed. In some contexts, root crops (e.g., potatoes) and vegetables may be distinguished separately from ekinlar, depending on the classification system.

Cultural and economic aspects: Ekinlar are typically annual crops grown in rotation to sustain soil fertility and manage pests. Planting and harvesting follow seasonal cycles, and yields are measured per unit area (e.g., per hectare). They form a core component of food security in many regions and are influenced by climate, soil, inputs, and policy.

Etymology: The word ekin derives from Turkish, related to cultivation of the land and produced crops; ekinlar is its plural form.