Türkiye’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, İbrahim Yumaklı, announced that the country achieved a historic milestone in agricultural production, reaching $74 billion in output for the year 2024—a 7 percent increase from the previous year.

Sharing the development on his official social media account, Minister Yumaklı stated: “Agricultural output broke a record by increasing by 7 percent to $74 billion in 2024, thus we entered among the top 7 countries in the world.”

The minister emphasized that this achievement reflects the resilience and productivity of Turkish farmers and the strategic importance of the agricultural sector in strengthening the national economy.

Türkiye’s record-breaking performance not only contributes to food security and rural development but also enhances the country’s position in global agricultural rankings. The ministry has pledged to continue supporting agricultural innovation, sustainability, and export expansion in the coming period. (ILKHA)