Türkiye’s Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry 2024-2028
Medium and long-term priorities in rural development, agriculture and forestry, and digital transformation
Description
Türkiye’s Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry 2024-2028 outlines a comprehensive five-year strategic plan, which includes seven goals, 32 targets, and 153 performance indicators. The policy identifies the medium and long-term priorities of the ministry, enabling the allocation of resources according to strategic priorities. Among the seven goals, sustainable production, rural development, and digital transformation play key roles. Under sustainable production, the policy intends to enhance efficiency and quality in plant and animal production, develop aquaculture, and ensure food safety. Meanwhile, rural development focuses on improving the quality of life and economic opportunities in rural areas, focusing on family businesses, women and youth. Lastly, digital transformation-related strategies involve upgrading information technology infrastructure to support modern agricultural practices and decision-making processes. Other priorities under the policy include resilience and adaptation, resource management, capacity building, and international engagement.
Technology
- Other
The policy describes key technologies in advancing digital transformation and upgrading of sustainable production in the country. Artificial intelligence plays a role in production planning, forecasting crop yields, resource optimization, and decision support in agricultural models. Satellite imaging systems can support monitoring, planning, and control activities in agriculture. Similarly, technologies like GIS can be integrated into AI and algorithms to develop smart agricultural applications. E-government system integrations, on the other hand, can support citizens in accessing ministry services securely and quickly through digital application systems like a Farmer Registration System.
Target
- Academia and research institutions
- Agriculture cooperatives
- Civil society organizations
- Farm advisors
- Private sector
- Public sector
- Rural communities
The policy is particularly useful for academia and research institutions, farm advisors, and cooperatives. The research community can use the statistics, strategies, and implementation measures outlined in the strategy. Similarly, farm advisors and cooperatives can inform their constituents and clients about the government’s trajectory in agriculture and forestry development.
Business model
- Fully free
Impact
The policy aims to create a meaningful impact to meet the needs of citizens by using public resources effectively, economically, and efficiently. Specifically, the strategies envision to take into account factors such as climate change, global food supply and security, population growth, migration movements, geopolitical risks, natural disasters, and epidemics, among others. The policy is expected to improve coordination and efficiency in agricultural governance through enhanced data availability and digital decision-support tools. Potential impacts include increased productivity, improved resource-use efficiency, strengthened climate resilience, and improved access to digital public services for farmers.
