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. The project aims to accelerate comprehensive, sustainable and inclusive recovery of the agricultural sector in Gaziantep, Adıyaman, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş and Malatya following the earthquakes of 6 February 2023 that caused severe damage in south-eastern Türkiye; to strengthen resilience against future disasters, reinforce local livelihoods and improve food security.
The FARMERS Project is built on two specific objectives:
- To increase the resilience of the agricultural ecosystem and to promote climate- and disaster-resilient sustainable agricultural practices and improve agricultural value chains;
- To support the agricultural labour market by providing training and employment opportunities for vulnerable groups such as women, young people, seasonal workers and persons with disabilities.
Within the scope of the project, trainings, on-farm internships, mentoring programmes, digital resources, sectoral meetings and communication campaigns are organised for farmers. The project aims both to revive agricultural production and to build an agricultural sector aligned with the principles of green transition, digitalisation and social inclusion.
The FARMERS Project is not only a recovery process; it is a strategic transformation project that lays the foundations for a vision of disaster-resilient, fair and sustainable rural development.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
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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
Mentoring Campaign
Three-day awareness-raising workshops on production planning, marketing, supply chain and financial management.
Networking Campaign
Two-day meetings aiming to build new business links between farmers, cooperatives, SMEs and retail, e-commerce and export companies.
Training on Resilient and Ecological Agricultural Practices
Three-day awareness-raising workshops on sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, livestock and agro-processing.
Handbook for Farmers
A comprehensive digital handbook, printed summary and topic-specific brochures to guide sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Sectoral Meetings
Meetings bringing together public, private sector and civil society stakeholders to address good practices, sectoral issues and sustainability strategies.
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Component B – Gaining Experience and Creating Employment
Labour Support Programme
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.
Internship Programme
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.