Importance of Animal Husbandry Supports as part of “Young Farmer Project” on Yozgat Province Rural Development

Abstract

In this study, “Young Farmer Project”, which was published in Official Gazette on 26.02.2016 with 2016/8540 numbered decision of cabinet decree, was discussed based on Yozgat province animal husbandry. “Young Farmer Project” has provided financial support based on rural development between years 2016-2018, to farmers who met certain criteria. In this content, supports were provided in Yozgat province as well. 14 districts were supported with a total amount of 21.9 millions Turkish Liras (?). 20.34 millions ? of this amount were assigned to animal husbandry. In total, 92 apiculture projects, 170 sheep and goat husbandry projects, 4 sheep and goat facility projects, 342 cattle husbandry projects, 12 bovine facility projects, 46 buffalo husbandry projects, 12 poultry projects were financially supported. In Turkey, population living in villages and doing agricultural activities has been reducing, while city population has been increasing. Rural provinces, which provide food to cities and therefor have an important economical role, are being subjected to change. Young farmer projects aim to make sustainable agriculture possible and provide alternative sources of income in order to support these rural provinces. Supports in Yozgat province focused on this same goal as well. While these supports have contributed to the effort of motivating young population for agricultural activities, haven’t managed to reach to desired level because of the support amounts.