Pedigree Animal Applications Officially Open in Ardahan
· ardahanhaber.com.tr

Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry announced that pedigree beef cattle support will be provided to family businesses with a capacity of less than 200 head within the scope of the 'Let's Have a Herd' Project.
Application Conditions and Allocation Details
Within the scope of the 'Let's Have a Herd' Project, carried out by the Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, breeder applications for pedigree animal support have begun. Producers wishing to benefit from the project must be citizens of the Republic of Turkey, be at least 18 years old, not be public officials, and not be legal entities. Applicants are required to have a registered business capacity of at most 200 head in the TÜRKVET system, and the facility must have been in their name for at least one year. Animal allocations are provided in packages consisting of a total of 16 animals, including 15 pregnant beef breed heifers and 1 breeding bull. Breeders can request a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 groups of animals in their own name.

Application Calendar and Process Flow
In the support program where only one person per household can benefit, applications are submitted in person directly to the Provincial or District Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry where the business is located. According to the official calendar announced by the authorities, breeders can complete their applications between November 4-13, 2026. Following the evaluation of applications, lists will be posted for objection between November 18-19, 2026. The final beneficiary results will be announced on November 30, 2026. The Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry invited all producers who want detailed information about the application conditions and evaluation instructions to examine the institution's website.

Application and Allocation Criteria for the 'Let There Be a Herd' Project
Source: Ardahan İl Tarım ve Orman Müdürlüğü
- Maximum herd capacity
- 200 head
- Pregnant beef heifers per group
- 15 head
- Breeding male animals per group
- 1 head