# Turkey agricultural price surge & farmer cost crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-dairy-production-trends > Updated: 2026-08-06T22:42:48.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 9. In August 2026, lean beef prices in Central Anatolia rose to 577 TL per kilogram, a weekly increase of about 0.35%, while lean lamb reached 580 TL per kilogram. Red‑meat prices have climbed more than 50 % since the start of the year, and the State Milk and Meat Institution (ESK) raised import duties on meat by 24‑28 %, further pressuring retailers and processors. At the same time, Turkish farmers report sharply higher input costs for diesel, fertilizer, feed, seeds and pesticides. The rising expenses are prompting some producers to sell land or abandon cultivation. Farmers’ union leader Abdullah Aysu criticised free‑market reforms and the privatisation of former state support agencies, urging a shift to producer‑focused cooperatives that would handle both production and marketing. These developments occur alongside broader macro‑economic growth: per‑capita gross national income has risen five‑fold since 2002, exports and tourism revenues have expanded markedly, and foreign‑exchange reserves approached $160 billion by mid‑2026. Nonetheless, the surge in dairy, meat and agricultural prices continues to outpace wage growth, tightening household budgets and challenging the sector’s profitability. Overall, Turkey’s agricultural market is marked by strong production growth, accelerating commodity prices, and mounting cost pressures for farmers, set against a backdrop of sustained economic expansion. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Turkey grapples with agricultural cost crisis as economy expands over 25 years Turkey's farmers face soaring input costs and call for cooperative reforms, while the nation celebrates a five‑fold rise in per‑capita income and strong export, tourism and investment growth over 25 years. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-grapples-with-agricultural-cost-crisis-as-economy-expands-over-25-years ### 2026-08-06: Turkey red meat prices climb amid supply pressures Turkey’s red‑meat prices jumped 0.35% weekly in early August, with beef at 577 TL/kg and lamb at 580 TL/kg, marking over 50% year‑to‑date increases and tighter margins across the supply chain. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-red-meat-prices-climb-amid-supply-pressures ### 2026-08-01: Turkey's Agriculture Sector Posts Record Revenue While Live Animal Import Costs Surge Turkey's agriculture hit a record $83.2 bn revenue in 2025, ranking 7th globally, while live animal import costs surged in early 2026, with Brazil and Uruguay as key suppliers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-agriculture-sector-posts-record-revenue-while-live-animal-import-costs-surge ### 2026-07-20: Turkey's agricultural input price index climbs 0.44% in May Turkey's Agricultural Input Price Index rose 0.44 % in May, up 36.65 % year‑on‑year, led by sharp increases in fertilizers and soil improvers. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-agricultural-input-price-index-climbs-044-in-may ### 2026-07-16: Turkey's agricultural producer price index rises 9.55% YoY in June 2026 Turkey's agricultural producer price index (Tarım‑ÜFE) rose 9.55% YoY in June 2026 but fell 9.02% from the prior month, with a 15.55% annual drop in one‑year plant prices and a 60.71% surge in vegetables. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-agricultural-producer-price-index-rises-955-yoy-in-june-2026 ### 2026-07-06: Burdur Food Prices Jump 37% Year‑On‑Year in June 2026 Burdur’s food prices rose 1.06% in June 2026 and 37.03% year‑on‑year, with bakery items up 4.99% and packaged foods up 46.08% over the past year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burdur-food-prices-jump-37-yearonyear-in-june-2026 ### 2026-06-24: Turkey's food and dairy prices rise sharply in June Turkey's food prices jumped 1.9% in June, with dairy items in Bursa seeing around 21% hikes; yearly food costs are up 59.5%, outpacing wage growth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-food-and-dairy-prices-rise-sharply-in-june ### 2026-06-19: Turkey's Goat Yogurt Rising in Popularity Among Health‑Conscious Consumers Turkey’s traditional goat yogurt is seeing increased demand for its nutrition and probiotic benefits, while a key tip—adding apple cider vinegar—boosts the flavor of the popular bulgur salad kısır. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-goat-yogurt-rising-in-popularity-among-healthconscious-consumers ### 2026-06-12: Turkey sees rise in egg, yogurt and ayran production amid mixed milk output Turkey’s statistical office reported April egg output rose 18.9% and dairy products such as ayran and yogurt hit record levels, while butter production fell. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-sees-rise-in-egg-yogurt-and-ayran-production-amid-mixed-milk-output --- Cite as: Turkey agricultural price surge & farmer cost crisis. 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