16.04.2025 14:20
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, stated that they are in discussions with the governors of the provinces regarding producers affected by agricultural frost. He said, "Making a statement like 'We are ruined' is an irresponsible attitude. Payments for those who have insurance will be made immediately after the assessment. We will also provide support for our producers who do not have insurance."
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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı made statements regarding the frost event that affected many farmers.
Stating that 34 of our provinces were affected by the agricultural frost, Minister Yumaklı said, "Those who have insurance will have their payments made immediately after the assessment work is completed. This is a schedule. For our producers who do not have insurance, we will cover their expenses by calculating them. We will implement a schedule for payments."
"THERE IS GREAT DAMAGE TO APRICOT TREES IN MALATYA"
We will dedicate all our efforts to this issue. When it happens once, the damage is very significant. There is great damage to apricot trees in Malatya. There are necessary actions to be taken for them to bear fruit next year. We will continue our work for the future. Since the frost event began, I have had very intense communication traffic. I presented the situation to our esteemed president. As always, he gave us instructions to stand by our producers. I wish our producers a speedy recovery."
"PLEASE GET AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE"
Minister Yumaklı said, "70% of the agricultural insurance policy cost is covered by the state. It also covers 50% of the necessary needs to protect against frost. Please get agricultural insurance."
WHAT HAPPENED?
On April 10-11-12, due to sudden drops in air temperatures, Turkey faced events such as frost, snowfall, and hail.
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