Samsun Cattle Breeders Association achieves first-degree status

The Samsun Breeding Cattle Breeders Association has achieved first-degree agricultural organization status following an evaluation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s General Directorate of Agricultural Reform. Scoring 66 points in the 2026 ranking list, the association, which has a capacity of 400 head of cattle, has unlocked several financial benefits for its 640 members.

Under this new status, producers are eligible for additional support including 400 TL for every newborn calf and an extra 2.80 TL per liter for raw milk production. Furthermore, members will benefit from a 10 percent interest rate reduction on agricultural loans provided by Ziraat Bank. The association also noted that members will receive priority in Ministry projects and TARSIM insurance programs.