Animal support to forest villagers in Gaziantep, Turkey

It is aimed to contribute to the economy with approximately 600 ovine and 108 bovine animals purchased with the support provided to forest villagers in Gaziantep. Gaziantep Forestry Operations Manager Veli Topçu told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry stands by the forest villagers and provides various supports. Stating that 6 million liras were allocated to support forest villagers this year, and an additional 3 million liras were sent due to earthquakes, Topçu stated that they aim to develop the villagers. Stating that the General Directorate of Forestry provides support for 30 brood sheep and 1 ram to 1 household in dairy farming within the scope of ORKOY supports, Topçu said, "We provide loans to the citizens. He buys his animals and we do all the checks in company with a veterinarian. We give it interest-free. The payment plan is 6 years in total. We do not count the year we gave the loan, 2024 without payment, the payment will start in 2025." ...