Turkey: Reply from Minister Pakdemirli to the Dutch example of the opposition

Published 2021년 11월 12일

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The article reports on the opening of the "Turkey Grain Congress 2021 and the 16th TFIF International Congress and Exhibition" by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli. The minister defended Turkey's agricultural performance against criticisms that use the Netherlands as an example and highlighted the need for increased food and water production due to a growing population. He celebrated Turkey's achievements in increasing grain production and purchase prices for wheat, corn, and rice, assuring producers that their products will be purchased at fair prices despite global challenges. The article also mentions the increase in the damage compensation threshold for farmers through TARSİM and the provision of premium support for agricultural drought.

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli responded that some opposition groups constantly show the example of the Netherlands in imports. Pakdemirli said, "The Netherlands has a gross agricultural product of 17 billion dollars. Ours is 48 billion dollars. That is, about 3 times as much. The Netherlands has a beautiful side, it exports 100 billion dollars, imports 67 billion dollars. It processes products, making them value-added. and turns it into agricultural exports of 100 billion dollars. Organized by the Turkish Flour Industrialists' Federation (TUSAF), together with the Soil Products Office (TMO), the "Turkey Grain Congress 2021 and the 16th TFIF International Congress and Exhibition" started on Friday, 12 November at a hotel in the Kundu tourism center. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Bekir Pakdemirli, Antalya Governor Ersin Yazıcı, AK Party deputies, TFIF President Dr. Eren Günhan Ulusoy, TMO Chairman and General Manager Ahmet Güldal, Turkish Union ...

Source: Sondakika