Nigella Seeds Distributed to Farmers in Aslanapa with 50% Subsidy
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In Aslanapa district of Kütahya, 150 kilograms of nigella seeds, supported by a 50% subsidy, were delivered to 8 producers to encourage alternative crop cultivation.
Nigella Seeds Distributed in Aslanapa
Within the scope of the support program carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, a seed distribution activity was held for producers in the Aslanapa district of Kütahya. In the event organized with the aim of increasing agricultural productivity and enriching the product diversity in the district, a total of 150 kilograms of nigella seeds were delivered to 8 producers who met the application criteria. The seeds, provided with a 50% subsidy, aim to activate the alternative agricultural potential in the region by reducing producers' input costs.
Alternative Production on Extensive Land
The distributed nigella seeds are planned to be cultivated on a total of 220 decares of land in the district. This step, coordinated by the Aslanapa District Directorate of Agriculture, aims to direct farmers towards profitable agricultural products outside the traditional pattern. The widespread adoption of nigella, which is in high demand in the food and spice industry, along with the production on 220 decares, is seen as a significant initiative that will increase the market competitiveness of the district's agriculture.
District Protocol Met with Producers
District Governor İsmail Tosun, Deputy Mayor Kısmet Yılmaz, AK Party District Chairman Zeki Öztürk, and District Agriculture Director Alptuğ Tekeli attended the official program held at the Aslanapa District Directorate of Agriculture building. At the ceremony where the seeds were personally handed over to the beneficiary farmers by the protocol members, the strengthening of rural development was emphasized. The initiative, which enables producers to turn to plants with high economic added value, will accelerate agricultural diversity across the district.
| Value | Measure |
|---|---|
| 8 people | Number of beneficiaries |
| 150 kg | Poppy seeds distributed |
| 50% | Grant rate |
| 220 decares | Area to be cultivated |