Over 60,000 Seedlings Distributed to Farmers in Siirt with 75% Subsidy

September 17, 2026 · Tarım TV

As part of the TAKE Project in Siirt, over 60,000 certified seedlings were provided to 71 producers with a 75% subsidy, targeting a harvest yield of up to 125 tons.

A new initiative has been implemented to boost vegetable production across Siirt within the scope of the 'Effective Utilization of Agricultural Lands' (TAKE) Project, carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In line with the 'Siirt Vegetable Cultivation Development Project 2026', financed by the General Directorate of Plant Production, fields have been supplied with certified seedlings. The support, distributed to bring idle lands into production, has eased producers' input costs and targeted high yields in regional agriculture. The project has revitalized the local economy.

Within the framework of the project coordinated by the Siirt Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, subsidies were provided to a total of 71 producers in Siirt center and the districts of Kurtalan, Tillo, Pervari, and Eruh. A total of 60,133 certified seedlings, including 17,000 tomato, 17,000 pepper, and 26,133 eggplant seedlings, were procured with a 75% subsidy and delivered to farmers. The seedlings, planted on approximately 30 decares in May, have been meticulously cultivated by the intensive efforts of the producers and brought to the harvest stage.

Siirt Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Mustafa Şanverdi, descended to the field with agricultural engineers to closely monitor the production process in the fields. Şanverdi personally participated in the harvest activities that began in the vegetable gardens along the Kezer Stream, sharing in the farmers' joy. Technical teams conducting field inspections observed the development of the distributed certified seedlings on-site and continued to provide technical guidance to producers on cultivation and harvest processes.

During the harvest, Siirt Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Mustafa Şanverdi, made the following statements:

Şanverdi noted that the province's microclimate is conducive to production.

Stating that they aim to popularize the use of certified seedlings, Siirt Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Mustafa Şanverdi, shared the following details:

This strategic step has significantly reduced the high expenses faced by farmers in obtaining seeds and seedlings.

Emphasizing that the vegetable production in the region will also cater to surrounding markets, Siirt Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Mustafa Şanverdi, explained their goals as follows:

The yield is expected to contribute to the domestic market balance and price stability.

Berhem Dörtbudak, one of the producers who benefited from the support, explained the situation on the ground, stating that he grows tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants on approximately 20 decares of land with his family. Touching upon the climate conditions, producer Berhem Dörtbudak expressed his satisfaction with the following words:

Farmer Dörtbudak requested that these subsidies continue annually to ensure ongoing agricultural development.

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