Vegetable Production Increased in Ağrı with 75% Grant Support
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With the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's 75% grant-supported seedling project, 236 producers in Ağrı have been supported, while a direct farm-to-sale model connects local producers and consumers.
Direct Farm-to-Table Sales Model
Harun Yontar, who has been engaged in agricultural activities in Ağrı's Ozanlar village for four years, benefited from the 75% grant-subsidized seedling support provided within the scope of the 'Vegetable Cultivation Expansion Project' carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Yontar, who produces tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, melons, watermelons, beans, okra, cabbage, chickpeas, squash, and beets on his approximately 30-decare farm, implements a direct farm-to-sale model. This innovative method, where consumers personally pick and purchase vegetables and fruits, eliminates the intermediary chain and accelerates access to fresh food.
Climate Impact on Diversity and Yield
In addition to the seedlings obtained through the grant, producer Harun Yontar cultivates sweet corn and snack-type sunflowers on an additional 4-decare area using his own resources. Although the ripening period for some products was extended this year due to excessive rainfall in the region and the delay in the planting calendar, the overall yield and product quality satisfied the farmer. This agricultural model, offering diversity suitable for the soil structure, makes a significant contribution to sustainability in the rural economy by allowing local consumers to procure their winter provisions firsthand.
Seedling Support for Producers Across Ağrı
Ağrı Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Mehmet Hüseyinoğlu, who participated in the harvest activities, announced that approximately 100,000 seedlings have been distributed to 236 producers across the province within the project covering the years 2024, 2025, and 2026. Hüseyinoğlu stated that 1 million lira of the project's total budget of 1.3 million lira consists of the Ministry's grant, while 300,000 lira is the farmers' contribution. Officials emphasized that the public support provided aims to increase local vegetable supply, boost farmer incomes, and transform regional agriculture.