Türkiye Sheep Goat Breeders’ Central Union (TÜDKIYEB) Chairperson Nihat Çelik Wednesday assured there are not any points with the provision of crimson meat forward of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan regardless of the latest earthquakes that additionally affected agriculture and farms within the southeast of Türkiye.
“While we anticipate a steady supply of red meat during Ramadan, precautions must be taken to prevent opportunistic individuals from hiking up prices,” he instructed Anadolu Agency (AA).
As farmers in Kahramanmaraş work to get better from the huge earthquakes, they’re additionally striving to keep up their manufacturing ranges with out disruption, Çelik added.
The official additionally famous that in 2021, the entire manufacturing of crimson meat was roughly 2 million tons, with sheep and goats accounting for round 25% of this determine. He additional defined that whereas there was a slight lower within the nation’s animal inhabitants final 12 months, enter prices noticed a major enhance of over 100%.
Regarding the upcoming month of Ramadan, Çelik mentioned though consumption usually rises throughout this era, worth hikes are inclined to happen. Çelik added that it’s essential to take measures in opposition to opportunistic people who intention to extend costs throughout Ramadan, although there isn’t a scarcity of provide.
According to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli, the latest enhance in crimson meat costs can’t be attributed to breeders who’re struggling to make a revenue and earn an honest revenue from their merchandise. Instead, he argues, suppliers, intermediaries and opportunists are those answerable for the surge in meat costs.
Pakdemirli emphasised that the latest earthquake within the area can’t be used as an excuse for the value hike. “Those who’re utilizing the catastrophe as a pretext for elevating crimson meat costs are opportunists,” he added.
Pakdemirli has highlighted the significance of growing small-scale cattle breeding as an answer to the present crimson meat worth disaster.
The minister additionally identified that over the previous 50-60 years, pasture areas in Türkiye have shrunk, grazing capability has declined, and the standard of grazing land has deteriorated resulting from extreme and unplanned grazing. While the emphasis has been on cattle breeding to shut the crimson meat deficit, sheep and goat breeding have been uncared for till not too long ago.
He additionally emphasised the important function of small household companies in agriculture, which represent nearly all of agricultural enterprises within the nation. However, these companies typically battle to compete with bigger corporations that profit from subsidies and may afford to withdraw from unprofitable sectors, leaving amenities idle.
Pakdemirli harassed that small-scale cattle breeding should be developed to make sure worth stability within the crimson meat market.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
