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Urbanization and the Entomological Crisis: The Invisible Threat in Agricultural Ecosystems

Kentleşme ve Entomolojik Kriz: Tarımsal Ekosistemlerde Görünmeyen Tehdit

Ozan Akat(Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı)0000-0002-1280-2321
Selime Ölmez Bayhan(DİCLE ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-2285-6518
Erol Bayhan(DİCLE ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-7579-586X
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2026-05-19
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In conclusion, maintaining the balance between agriculture and urbanization is critical not only to prevent production losses but also to preserve ecological integrity, biodiversity, and future food security.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study comprehensively examines the effects of rapidly increasing urbanization on agricultural production and ecosystems.
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Key Findings & Data:Assessments conducted in Türkiye and from a global perspective reveal critical issues such as the shrinking of agricultural areas, habitat fragmentation, labor losses, food security risks, and the disruption of entomological balance.
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⚙️Variables:Carbon emissions · Climate change · Entomological balance

Abstract

This study comprehensively examines the effects of rapidly increasing urbanization on agricultural production and ecosystems. Assessments conducted in Türkiye and from a global perspective reveal critical issues such as the shrinking of agricultural areas, habitat fragmentation, labor losses, food security risks, and the disruption of entomological balance. Urban sprawl reduces beneficial insect populations, weakens pollinator ecosystem services, and facilitates the spread of invasive species. Furthermore, increasing carbon emissions and temperature rises associated with climate change are leading to declines in agricultural productivity and the expansion of pest populations. The study proposes solutions such as sustainable urbanization plans, ecosystem-based entomological management, precision farming technologies, carbon-focused policies, and farmer education programs. In conclusion, maintaining the balance between agriculture and urbanization is critical not only to prevent production losses but also to preserve ecological integrity, biodiversity, and future food security.

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Bu çalışma, hızla artan kentleşmenin tarımsal üretim ve ekosistemler üzerindeki etkilerini kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. Türkiye özelinde ve küresel perspektifte yapılan değerlendirmeler, tarım alanlarının daralması, habitat parçalanması, işgücü kayıpları, gıda güvenliği riskleri ve entomolojik dengenin bozulması gibi kritik sorunları ortaya koymaktadır. Kentsel yayılma, faydalı böcek popülasyonlarını azaltmakta, tozlayıcı ekosistem hizmetlerini zayıflatmakta ve istilacı türlerin yayılımını kolaylaştırmaktadır. Ayrıca, artan karbon salınımı ve iklim değişikliğine bağlı sıcaklık artışları, tarımsal verimlilikte düşüşe ve zararlı popülasyonlarının genişlemesine yol açmaktadır. Çalışmada, sürdürülebilir kentleşme planları, ekosistem temelli entomolojik yönetim, hassas tarım teknolojileri, karbon odaklı politikalar ve çiftçi eğitim programları gibi çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur. Sonuç olarak, tarım ve kentleşme arasındaki dengenin korunması, yalnızca üretim kayıplarını önlemek değil; aynı zamanda ekolojik bütünlüğü, biyolojik çeşitliliği ve geleceğin gıda güvencesini korumak açısından da kritik öneme sahiptir.

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Akat, O., Bayhan, S. Ö., Bayhan, E. (2026). Urbanization and the Entomological Crisis: The Invisible Threat in Agricultural Ecosystems. Research in Agricultural Sciences, Volume: 57 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.17097/agricultureatauni.1785871

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