Use of Renewable Energy in Agriculture in Terms of Sustainability: Hatay/Turkey Example

The aim of this study was to investigate the use renewable energy in agriculture and environmental sustainability. Data obtained with a face survey from 120 farmers whom selected randomly districts Hatay province. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test used analyze whether numerical variables fit normal distribution or not. Kruskal-Wallis for nonparametric data. found be significant Kruskal- Wallis were interpreted by using Mann-Whitney U test. It is out that age, education level, farm size, total cost income had relation between groups. Also, differences identified farmers' opinions about sources their agricultural practices. Energy one most expensive inputs production (especially irrigation) region. annual amount ₺48.991,60. affects information resources. Big farms have high level technology use. As result, importance agriculture, energy, protection sustainability has been evaluated related recommendations developed