Tag Archives: Türkiye’s livestock production

The livestock sector is a cornerstone of economic growth, rural development and national food supply security. Red meat, milk and other animal products are not just a matter of food; they are also a strategic area at the heart of production, employment, and environmental sustainability. Conditions have been changing rapidly …

As part of its strategy to strengthen national livestock production, Türkiye has begun the initial implementation phase of its comprehensive support initiative which prioritizes young people and women. The project, Kırsalda Bereket – Hayvancılığa Destek (Abundance in the Countryside – Support for Livestock), aims to create a more sustainable and self-sufficient livestock sector by distributing …

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated that they will remove the issue of red meat imports from the country’s agenda by 2028. Pointing out the importance of sustainability of animal production, Yumaklı said that in the last 23 years, the number of cattle increased by 71 percent to …

The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry is designing a new livestock system in a bid to reduce imports, putting small family businesses at the centre of its plans to boost local production. İbrahim Yumaklı Incentives, which are expected to increase production in cattle farming, are also being considered for sheep and goat farming, according to …