# Turkey agricultural land reclamation and leasing

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-agricultural-land-reclamation-and-leasing
> Updated: 2026-09-17T06:44:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Turkish agricultural directorates in Nevşehir and Bilecik released lists of uncultivated lands for the year. These lists, prepared by Land Identification Commissions under the Law on Soil Protection and Land Use, aim to bring unused land into production through leasing. Landowners were granted a five-day window to file written objections to the lists.

Broader efforts to reintegrate unused or occupied lands into production are occurring across other regions. In Edirne, the municipality has reclaimed occupied lands to cultivate sunflowers, wheat, and barley, with harvests used for citizens in need and livestock farmers. In Muğla, authorities are utilizing Law No. 5403 to target uncultivated lands resulting from inheritance or tourism. Under this system, Land Identification Commissions have mapped areas to allow owners to lease land seasonally to farmers through state-guaranteed processes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Turkey implements measures to reclaim uncultivated agricultural lands

Turkish regions Edirne and Muğla are implementing measures to reclaim and lease uncultivated or occupied lands to boost agricultural production and support local farmers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-implements-measures-to-reclaim-uncultivated-agricultural-lands

### 2026-09-03: Turkish agricultural directorates release uncultivated land lists

Agricultural directorates in Nevşehir and Bilecik have published lists of uncultivated lands for 2026, allowing landowners a five-day period to file written objections.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-agricultural-directorates-release-uncultivated-land-lists

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