The head of the Chamber of Agricultural Engineers has warned the government against reducing agricultural floor prices.
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Hasan Murat Kapıkıran, president of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects' Chamber of Agricultural Engineers, expressed concern about agricultural support mechanisms. Kapıkıran commented on government statements forecasting increased productivity despite heavy rainfall this year, noting that any reduction in floor prices would lead to a sharp decline in the number of farmers. The chamber president emphasized that support mechanisms are vital for farmers, drawing attention to the sustainability of the agricultural sector.
ZMO Chair Kapıkıran warned that the government's statements on rainfall and yield could lead to a decrease in floor prices. Farmers already in debt will face heavier economic pressure with a floor price decrease, and the number of farmers could decline rapidly.
A possible decrease in floor prices could directly impact food prices and the supply of agricultural products. A rapid decline in the number of farmers could weaken Turkey's food security and the economic structure of the agricultural sector in the long term.