Call to “take measures” of the meat and dairy sector, which is expected to have a crisis

İsa Coşkun, Turkish Association of Dairy, Meat and Food Producers and Industries Association (SETBIR) president, pointed out that the slaughter of females has continued for the past two years due to the increase in the costs of meat inputs. red, and this situation will negatively affect milk production. supply now and cattle in the future.

Tevfik Keskin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Union of Turkish Dairy Producers, said: “If our producers do not make a profit from milk, they decide to cut their animals and it is difficult to turn back. Therefore, we hope that our Ministry will continue with its agricultural policies by taking protection measures for our producers also next year.”

‘WE GET A REIMBURSEMENT FOR OUR WORK’

“We have to do the best we can for our country,” Keskin said, continuing:

“As milk producers and owners, we will continue to produce from all corners of our country with the responsibility of unity, solidarity and patriotism. We want to produce in such a way that we get the reward of our efforts, produce more, contribute to employment and keep our companies afloat”.

THE SUPPLY OF LIFE IS EXPECTED TO DECREASE BY 2023

SETBIR President Coşkun stated that 66,807 cattle were imported in the first 10 months of this year, saying, “There may be a contraction in cattle supply in 2023 due to slaughter for two years and the increase in prices.” costs of the red meat breeder.”

Coşkun said: “Due to increases in the exchange rate, imports of animals, purchase of materials for livestock, renewal of the herd on farms and new investment initiatives become more difficult.” (AA)