Chamber of Agricultural Engineers President: Farmer Numbers Will Drop Sharply if Floor Prices Fall

Hasan Murat Kapıkıran, president of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects' Chamber of Agricultural Engineers, expressed concern about agricultural support mechanisms. Kapıkıran commented on government statements forecasting increased productivity despite heavy rainfall this year, noting that any reduction in floor prices would lead to a sharp decline in the number of farmers. The chamber president emphasized that support mechanisms are vital for farmers, drawing attention to the sustainability of the agricultural sector.