Türkiye is among the top 10 countries in seed production

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Published Mar 28, 2024

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At a ceremony in Tosya, Kastamonu, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, announced the distribution of 68 tons of seeds to farmers with a 75 percent grant. Highlighting the significant agricultural support in Tosya, Yumaklı noted investments totaling 800 million liras in 1180 projects over the last 22 years, including water, irrigation, and the planting of 35 million saplings. He emphasized Turkey's rank among the top 10 global seed producers, with 97 percent of seeds used domestically being produced within the country. Looking forward, Yumaklı revealed plans for distributing potato seeds with a fifty percent grant in 2024, alongside continued support for farmers with seeds, seedlings, and greenhouse covers, underscoring the ministry's commitment to bolstering agriculture and supporting farmers in Anatolia.

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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. Minister Yumaklı, who gave information about the investments made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Tosya district at the ceremony, said, “There has been approximately 800 million liras 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. Stating that Turkey is among the ...

Source: Haber7