10.12.2025 11:40
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, stated that the two major risks facing Turkey are water scarcity and agricultural drought. Emphasizing that they are also working intensively on food security, Yumaklı rejected claims of imports by saying, "Turkey is self-sufficient in red meat at over 90%."
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı shared the risks Turkey faces in the agricultural and food sectors and the ministry's efforts with journalists. Yumaklı described water scarcity and drought in agriculture as "the two most critical dangers of the future."
"IN COUNTRIES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION..." Minister Yumaklı emphasized that the issue of water has now become a problem not only between countries but also between cities, stating, "Two major dangers await us: water scarcity and agricultural drought and food. There is a serious water shortage in the countries of the Mediterranean region."
"INTENSIVE WORK IS UNDERWAY" Minister Yumaklı stated that the ministry is conducting intensive work for the efficient use of water and mentioned that long-term plans are being prepared in this regard.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı EFFORTS AGAINST THE RISK OF FROST, DROUGHT, AND DISEASE IN THE FOOD SECTOR Minister Yumaklı pointed out that the issues in food should not be seen merely as price increases, stating that agricultural frost, drought, and animal diseases threaten food security, and that serious efforts are being made in these areas.
"THE PERCEPTION THAT WE IMPORT MEAT DOES NOT REFLECT THE TRUTH" Addressing the misconceptions in the public regarding red meat, Minister Yumaklı stated that Turkey is largely self-sufficient in meat production, saying, "Turkey is currently about 90-93% self-sufficient in red meat production. The perception that 'we import all the meat' is not correct. The amount imported is only 7-10% of total consumption. If you compare the carcass price in Europe with the price on supermarket shelves in Turkey, it becomes manipulation."