Applications Open for 'Let There Be a Herd' Project's Cattle Distribution

November 7, 2026 · Habertürk

Applications have opened for the distribution of beef breed breeding cattle under the 'Let There Be a Herd' project by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Breeders can apply until November 13 for packages of 16 cattle, with a collateral of 48,000 Turkish Lira per package.

Applications Open for 'Let There Be a Herd' Project

The process for supplying cattle to livestock farms has officially begun under the 'Let There Be a Herd' project, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. According to information provided by the Bartın Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, applications opened on November 4, 2026, and will be accepted until the end of business on November 13, 2026. Producers can submit their applications in person to the Provincial or District Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry to which their farms are affiliated. Within the scope of the project, each package to be distributed includes 15 pregnant beef breed heifers and 1 breeding bull, and a farm can request a maximum of 3 packages.

Application Conditions and Collateral Amounts

Specific technical and administrative criteria are required for breeders wishing to benefit from the support package. Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Turkey, over 18 years of age, and have owned a farm registered in their name in the TÜRKVET system for at least 1 year. Additionally, the farm capacity must be limited to a maximum of 200 head. According to data from the Bartın Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, producers are required to deposit 3,000 TL collateral for each animal they apply for, with a total collateral amount of 48,000 TL to be collected for a single group of 16 cattle.

Scoring Criteria and Timeline

Applications submitted to the provincial directorates will be scored based on specific priority criteria to create a single ranking list. Priority will be given to women and young breeders, farms in earthquake and livestock regions, family-type small farms, industry professionals, and currently active facilities. Following the evaluation process, lists will be posted for objections between November 18-19, 2026. Lists of successful and reserve producers will then be publicly announced on November 30, 2026.

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