Turkey: IMM distributed barley and oat seeds to farmers in Istanbul

Published Sep 21, 2023

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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) has distributed barley and oat seeds to 1982 farmers in the city as a part of their support for local farmers. This initiative started in 2020 with the distribution of summer and winter vegetable seedlings, as well as other agricultural seeds. The municipality also aims to support farmers in different parts of Turkey, including those affected by the recent earthquake.

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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) distributed barley and oat seeds to 1982 farmers in the city. Speaking at the program held at Büyükçekmece Güzelce Closed Market Area, İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu said that they started to support the farmers of Istanbul in 2020. İmamoğlu explained that after taking office, the process started with the distribution of summer vegetable seedlings, and then they distributed winter seedling support, oil sunflower, silage corn and bread wheat seeds. Noting that they are trying to respond not only to farmers from Istanbul but also to demands from different parts of Turkey, İmamoğlu said: "At the same time, I would like to point out that we are making a diligent effort to contribute to our farmers in the earthquake zone, who are going through difficult times. We tried to strengthen their power by providing machinery and equipment support to our chambers of ...

Source: Sondakika