Türkiye Sees 190,000 Increase in Registered Farmers Over Five Years
Türkiye Sees 190,000 Increase in Registered Farmers Over Five Years
ANKARA – The number of registered farmers in Türkiye has grown by over 190,000 in the past five years, marking an 8.8% increase, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced.
Responding to a parliamentary question from opposition lawmaker Ömer Fethi Gürer, Yumaklı highlighted that the amount of land registered in the ministry's system has also expanded during this period.
Registered Farmers by Year
- 2021: 2,173,000 farmers
- 2022: 2,178,000 farmers
- 2023: 2,246,000 farmers
- 2024: 2,341,000 farmers
- 2025: 2,364,000 farmers
📈 Growth Trend: The number of registered farmers has increased consistently each year, with the most significant jump between 2022 and 2023.
2026 Agricultural Subsidies
For 2026, the government has allocated 168 billion Turkish Liras ($3.82 billion) for agricultural subsidies. All registered producers and breeders who meet legal requirements and apply on time are eligible for these support schemes.
As of 2025, around 2.9 million farmers benefit from assistance across crop and livestock production, aquaculture, rural development, and agricultural R&D.
Farmer Demographics
- 👨🌾 Average age of farmers nationwide: 57 years
- 👩🌾 Women farmers under 30: 9,445 registered
Priority Support for Women and Young Farmers
Minister Yumaklı noted that women and young farmers will continue to receive priority in rural development grants, with extra evaluation points and enhanced base payments planned for 2026, especially for greenhouse producers aged 41 and under.
🌱 Future Focus: "Women and young farmers will continue to receive priority in rural development grants, with extra evaluation points and enhanced base payments planned for 2026, especially for greenhouse producers aged 41 and under."
Key Takeaways
- ✅ +190,000 farmers in 5 years
- ✅ 2.36M registered farmers (2025)
- ✅ 168 billion TL allocated for 2026 subsidies
- ✅ 2.9M farmers receiving assistance
- ✅ Average farmer age: 57
- ✅ 9,445 women farmers under 30
The agricultural sector continues to show resilience and growth, with targeted support for young and female farmers ensuring future sustainability.
