# Turkish agricultural development in Eastern Anatolia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-agricultural-development-in-eastern-anatolia
> Updated: 2026-09-18T09:16:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı has linked the achievement of lasting peace to agricultural self-sufficiency. Speaking at the ‘Turkey Century Meetings’ in Erzincan, Yumaklı stated that a ‘terror-free Turkey’ is a critical turning point that requires transforming secured areas into productive agricultural lands to prevent the abandonment of villages.

To support this, the Ministry announced a comprehensive agricultural action plan for the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions. The initiative aims to revitalize abandoned villages and diversify production through livestock, beekeeping, sericulture, and fruit farming. Planned investments include irrigation improvements, ponds, Organized Agricultural Zones, and cold storage facilities. To assist producers, the Ministry has updated support amounts, providing an additional 30 billion lira. The plan seeks to retain rural populations and curb youth migration to cities, utilizing technical studies and regional workshops conducted in Diyarbakır and Erzurum to finalize budgets and investment schedules.

During recent visits to Erzurum and Erzincan, Yumaklı introduced specific livestock sector measures, including the removal of animal vaccination and identification fees for breeders, supported by an approximately 6 billion lira fund. He noted that the government has provided approximately 654 billion lira in livestock support over the last 24 years. To increase efficiency, a new three-year production planning model is being implemented to provide stability for family businesses, women, and young entrepreneurs. In Erzurum, specific incentives were announced, including a 50 percent increase in calf support, a 40 percent increase in raw milk premiums, and a 20 percent additional interest discount on Ziraat Bank agricultural loans. Yumaklı also emphasized Turkey’s global standing in greenhouse production, ranking fourth globally and second in Europe, framing food security as a matter of national security.

## Claims

- Turkey has provided 656 billion lira in support for livestock development over the past 24 years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A three-year production planning and support model has been implemented for the first time. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A new action plan for agricultural and employment investments in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia will be announced soon. (single source)
- Regional workshops have been held in Diyarbakır and Erzurum to finalize agricultural investment plans. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Turkey announces new livestock subsidies and fee waivers

Turkish Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced the removal of livestock vaccination and identification fees, backed by a 6 billion lira fund, to support sustainable production and food security.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibrahim-yumakl-announces-new-agricultural-plan-for-eastern-anatolia

### 2026-09-18: İbrahim Yumaklı links lasting peace to agricultural self-sufficiency

Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced a mobilization to revitalize agricultural production in secure areas, linking lasting peace to the ability of citizens to sustain themselves from their own land.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibrahim-yumakl-links-lasting-peace-to-agricultural-self-sufficiency

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