UGUR ISTANBULLU – ARTVIN
Left Party Central Executive Board member Alper Taş and his accompanying district administrators met with animal producers in the Ardanuç district of Artvin. During the meeting, the team listened to the problems experienced by the producers and learned firsthand about the difficulties in the sector.
Producer Coşkun Işık said, “Farming has started at an age when we are the youngest. If this situation continues, the future of the sector may be in danger.” Işık’s concerns emphasized the need to support young entrepreneurs in the sector.
Left Party Central Executive Board Member Alper Taş said in a statement, “We think that a political picture that Ardanuç does not deserve has emerged. We will continue our efforts to ensure that egalitarian, liberal and democratic values prevail.”
Problems of Manufacturers
- High feed and input costs
- Marketing issues
- Fluctuations in milk prices
- Lack of support for young farmers
Opinions of Manufacturers
| Producer | Opinion |
|---|---|
| Coskun Isik | “Farming is getting old now, and we’re the youngest. At some point we won’t be able to do it.” |
| River Coskun | “Government support is needed for young entrepreneurs. Increases in feed and input costs threaten sustainability.” |
Producers stated that the focus is on the price of milk rather than its quality, and emphasized that this perception in the sector needs to change. Strengthening marketing strategies and increasing support for young farmers is important for the sustainability of the sector.
