Turkey: ‘Urban agriculture’: Türkiye eyes major shift for cheaper food
Under the motto “just grow it,” the government’s plan seeks to provide all-out support for farmers
By Daily Sabah
Istanbul Aug 10, 2022
Excerpt:
The urban agriculture model within the scope of the government’s plan seeks to encourage agricultural activities in big cities, at a time when rural populations are in decline. The model will bring centers of production and consumption closer, curbing logistics challenges such as additional transportation costs. It will provide access to fresh foods rather than artificially preserved ones for urban dwellers and boost employment, a critical issue for cities with large populations.
At the same time, rural parts of the country will receive new support from the government with a string of schemes, including incentives for “reverse migration” by creating “pilot villages” which will improve infrastructure in the villages and incentives for more production. An income protection insurance will also be widely available for farmers in rural areas to keep the economy in those regions stable and ensure the sustainability of agricultural production.
