New support model and insurance gap in agricultural policy
Prof. Dr. Bülent Gülçubuk stated that a new support model is needed in agriculture, emphasizing that 56% of cattle and 26% of farmers are insured.
Ankara University Faculty Member and founder of the Agricultural Information Platform, Prof. Dr. Bülent Gülçubuk, reported that a new support model in agricultural policy is essential due to climate change and rising costs.
The Need for a New Support Model
Climate change, water scarcity, and production costs necessitate a new approach in agriculture.
In the new system, it is requested that farmers be supported not only for the product grown, but also for the method of production.
Resilience-Focused Approach
Experts state that unhappiness among producers despite overproduction makes a model change inevitable.
The focus of the new system should be the ecological and technological resilience of the farmer.
Livestock and Farmer Insurance
Approximately 56% of cattle in Turkey are currently insured.
Only 26% of farmers registered in the Farmer Registration System are covered by the Social Security Institution.
Transition from Input Support to Transformation
It is recommended to make a gradual transition from traditional input support to transformation support in the support system.
Climate policies and agricultural support policies need to be addressed in an integrated manner.