About Project
Technical Support for Farmers: Accelerating Agricultural Improvement for Sustainability and Reducing Earthquake Effects Project (FARMERS Project) is a technical assistance project implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry with EU co-financing. It aims to revive agricultural production, promote sustainability and provide inclusive support to vulnerable groups in the provinces of Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş and Malatya affected by the February 2023 earthquakes.
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Component A – Capacity Development for Farmers, Cooperative Members/Staff, SMEs and Public/Civil Institutions in Agriculture and Agro-based Production Sectors
Three-day awareness-raising workshops on production planning, marketing, supply chain and financial management.
Two-day meetings aiming to build new business links between farmers, cooperatives, SMEs and retail, e-commerce and export companies.
Three-day awareness-raising workshops on sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, livestock and agro-processing.
A comprehensive digital handbook, printed summary and topic-specific brochures to guide sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Meetings bringing together public, private sector and civil society stakeholders to address good practices, sectoral issues and sustainability strategies.
Component B – Gaining Experience and Creating Employment
In the agriculture and agri-food sectors, a total of 400 workers will be employed for six months in five provinces over two years, with wages and social security contributions covered by the project.
A total of 200 young people wishing to gain experience in agriculture, livestock and agro-processing will be offered one-month internships in five provinces over two years, with internship and social security costs covered by the project.
FARMERS Project Field Visits to the Earthquake Region: Agricultural Needs Assessed On-Site
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