Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to invest 915 million lira for pastures and crop production development in Gaziantep

Turkiye

Published Apr 9, 2021

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli stated that they will implement 9 water investments worth 915 million lira in Gaziantep. Pakdemirli announced that they will start 5 new projects in the field of animal husbandry in order to improve crop production and improve pastures. Participating in the 12th Agriculture, Agricultural Technologies and Livestock Fair held in Gaziantep, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli said that he came to the city with good news for farmers and animal producers.

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Pakdemirli stated that they will implement 9 water investments of 915 million lira in the city and that they will also start 5 new projects in the field of livestock in order to develop crop production and improve pastures in Gaziantep. Pakdemirli, who also announced that a honey forest will be established in Gaziantep, said, "We will bring a total of 25 thousand saplings from species such as acacia, lavender and rosemary in this area. In this way, we will provide an estimated 100 thousand lira additional income to forest villagers and beekeepers, and an estimated annual contribution of 2 tons to honey production ”. "Gaziantep ranks 3rd in agriculture and food products export" Pistachio because olives, peppers from the grape to the hundreds of products until the lentils from wheat grown in Gaziantep soil Turkey's agriculture and food store is in a position transfer Pakdemirli, "This potential of our labor manufacturer, with the support of our ministry, coupled experiencing ...

Source: Gidatarim