# Turkish retirees engaging in agricultural projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-retirees-engaging-in-agricultural-projects
> Updated: 2026-09-30T09:21:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Retirees in various regions of Turkey are engaging in agricultural and livestock projects to transition into new lifestyles.

In Edirne, long-term fruit cultivation projects have been established, such as a 15-year-old pear orchard in which yields have increased despite hot weather. In Yozgat, retirees have spent 15 years converting steppe land into orchards and vineyards intended for personal consumption and wildlife habitats.

In Zonguldak, a former miner has utilized retirement severance pay and inherited land to establish a livestock farm. This venture involves raising cattle and small livestock to produce and sell cheese and yogurt for income.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Zonguldak retiree starts livestock farm using severance pay

After 16 years in mining, Aydemir Akbaş used his retirement severance to start a livestock farm in Zonguldak, Turkey, producing dairy products with his wife.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zonguldak-retiree-starts-livestock-farm-using-severance-pay

### 2026-09-29: Retirees in Turkey transform landscapes through long-term agriculture

Retirees in Edirne and Yozgat, Turkey, are dedicating their post-retirement years to long-term agricultural projects, transforming landscapes into orchards and vineyards for family legacies and local production

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/retirees-in-turkey-transform-landscapes-through-long-term-agriculture

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