Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 21
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
Turkey intends to suspend livestock and meat imports, the country’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock told Trend Dec. 21.
The ministry said that in order to increase the number of farms in the livestock breeding sphere, starting from Jan. 1, 2018, farmers will receive subsidies.
“Subsidies worth 250 Turkish liras will be given to farmers who have over 200 head of cattle on farms,” the ministry said.
The ministry also noted that starting from 2018, vaccination of farm animals will be free of charge to support local farmers.
(3.8411 Turkish liras = 1 USD on Dec. 21)