CTP Visits Animal Breeders’ Association
The challenges facing the livestock sector and proposed solutions were discussed during a visit by the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) to the Animal Breeders’ Association. Emphasising that decisions regarding the sector must be taken in consultation with breeders, the meeting highlighted the need for planned production, reduced input costs, and support for young breeders. The necessity of sustainable structural solutions for the sector’s future was also underscored, alongside the importance of establishing cooperatives to maintain price stability and ensure public access to affordable meat and milk.
CTP Leader Sıla Usar İncirli was accompanied during the visit by MPs Fide Kürşat, Filiz Besim, and Salahi Şahiner, Youth Wing Secretary General Enç Yılmaz, and Central Executive Board (MYK) member Feriha Tel. They were received by Animal Breeders’ Association President Adil Onalt and members of the board.
Speaking during the visit, İncirli expressed her appreciation for livestock breeders, acknowledging the demanding nature of the profession. Stating that the country is passing through a period marked by rising corruption and irregularities that adversely affect multiple areas ranging from the economy to public services, İncirli said: “The public genuinely wants this style of governance to change. We have placed the fight against corruption at the top of our agenda.” She noted that a newly established Anti-Corruption Authority would conduct audits without discrimination, pledging a transparent and accountable administration in the upcoming era.
Underlining that livestock policies will be developed in consensus with sector representatives, İncirli said: “We give you our word that we will consult with you on any issue. When a decision concerning breeders is made, we will make it together.” She added that a comprehensive census would be conducted to assess the country’s genuine needs, establishing an environment where planned production is fundamental and productive output receives its rightful economic return. Pointing to high production costs, she stressed: “We must build our economic resilience.”
Emphasising that the future of the sector is directly tied to the presence of young producers, İncirli urged incentives to encourage young people to pursue livestock farming. “While investing in the future, we will also pave the way for young breeders,” she said, sharing CTP’s proposals to mitigate production costs, ensure sustainability, and support young people in continuing production.
Animal Breeders’ Association President Adil Onalt stated that the sector needs sustainable and planned solutions, calling for sound management structures for cooperatives and models that ensure price stability. Highlighting the necessity of lowering production costs, Onalt called for a fair distribution of resources, adding that sustainable structural reforms and reduced costs would both provide relief to the livestock sector and enable citizens to purchase affordable meat and dairy products.
