# Turkish agricultural sector development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-agricultural-sector-development > Updated: 2026-08-18T09:20:27.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Agricultural development in Turkey is being driven by regional projects and festivals. In the Ağrı province, a 6 million lira initiative supported by the Provincial Special Administration has established strawberry gardens for 100 producers, with yields reaching 1.5 to 2 tons per decare. In the Eleşkirt district, the municipality is also launching a ‘Tarım Park’ project to provide modern equipment to small and medium-sized farmers. Further details on the Eleşkirt strawberry project indicate that the Ağrı Special Provincial Administration provides 75% grant support to local producers. This funding covers seedlings, drip irrigation pipes, and mulch film. Local producers have reported transitioning from hobby farming to commercial production, with regional strawberry yields expected to reach nearly 200 tons this year. Other regional activities include a Hazelnut Festival in Kahramanmaraş to showcase production culture, and reports from Istanbul indicating that favorable rainfall has boosted sunflower and grain yields in the Marmara region. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Eleşkirt strawberry production expands through provincial grants Ağrı's Eleşkirt district is expanding strawberry production through a 6 million lira project offering 75% grants to local farmers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elekirt-strawberry-production-expands-through-provincial-grants ### 2026-08-16: Turkey agricultural sector sees growth through new projects and festivals Agricultural initiatives in Turkey are driving growth, including strawberry cultivation in Ağrı, the launch of a modern equipment park in Eleşkirt, and hazelnut festivals in Kahramanmaraş. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elekirt-municipality-launches-tarm-park-to-support-local-farmers --- Cite as: Turkish agricultural sector development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-agricultural-sector-development