Turkish Minister Yumaklı: We export seeds to 117 countries in the world

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Published Mar 28, 2024

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At a seed distribution ceremony in Tosya, Kastamonu, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced the distribution of 68 tons of seeds to local farmers with a 75 percent grant. Highlighting the significant agricultural investments in Tosya, Yumaklı detailed the 800 million lira support over 22 years, the completion of 1180 projects, and the planting of around 35 million saplings. He emphasized Turkey's global standing as a top 10 seed-producing country, with 97 percent of its seeds produced domestically and exports to 117 countries. Looking forward to 2024, Yumaklı revealed plans to distribute potato seeds with a fifty percent grant, alongside continued support for farmers in Tosya with various seeds and agricultural aids.

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı attended the distribution ceremony of 68 tons of seeds given with a 75 percent grant to farmers in Kastamonu's Tosya district. Tosya District Governor Uğur Ünsal, Forest Regional Director Fahri Sönmezoğlu, protocol members and many citizens were present at the ceremony held in front of Tosya Forest Management Directorate. At the ceremony, Minister Yumaklı gave information about the investments made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Tosya district and said, “There has been approximately 800 million lira of agricultural support and investment in Tosya district in the last 22 years. 1180 projects were completed. Approximately 11 investments were made in the field of water and irrigation. "Approximately 35 million saplings were planted to further increase the greenness of Tosya, and we also want the Forest Institute to progress and develop as a subsidiary sector in Tosya," he said. “WE EXPORT SEEDS TO 117 COUNTRIES OF ...

Source: Bursahakimiyet