Turkish Metropolitan Municipalities Provide Subsidies and Technical Aid to Farmers

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality continued its agricultural assistance program by combining grant subsidies with on‑site technical consulting. Agricultural engineers from the municipality inspected farms, greenhouses and storage facilities, offering guidance on modern farming practices, pest control, fertilizer use and crop‑specific techniques such as wheat baling and new tomato varieties.

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality launched a 50 % grant scheme for modern beehives, distributing 5,000 double‑layer hives across 25 districts. The program includes training and technical advice from its Beekeeping Research and Education Centre, aiming to lower equipment costs and increase productivity for local beekeepers.