Farmers who are insured under the Bağkur insurance branch within the SGK system naturally wonder about the amount of their Tarım Bağkur (Agricultural Bağkur) retirement pension when they reach retirement age. Prospective Tarım Bağkur retirees can submit retirement applications once their insurance start dates and the required premium days associated with those dates have been paid.
If you are asking “How much is the 2023 Farmer Bağkur retirement pension?” you can easily check the amounts through the e‑Government (e-Devlet) system.
How Much Is the 2023 Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement Pension?
With the minimum wage and pension increase announced in January 2023, the retirement pension amounts for farmers covered by Bağkur changed. Following the announcement by the President on 22 March 2023, the lowest retirement pension was set at 7,500 TL.
2023 increased Farmer Bağkur pension amounts;
| Lowest agricultural/farmer retirement pension | 7,500 TL |
| Lowest widow’s pension for female agricultural retirees (if she receives the pension alone) |
5,625 TL |
| Lowest orphan pension under agricultural/farmer Bağkur | 1,875 TL |
How Much Is the Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement Bonus?
Farmers insured under the Bağkur branch receive a retirement bonus when they meet the necessary conditions for retirement. The amount of the retirement bonus for Tarım Bağkur retirees is calculated based on each person’s insurance start date, age, and completed premium days.
Retirees under the 4B insurance branch can learn their retirement bonus amount by querying the Social Security Institution’s official website. The 4B retirement bonus query on the SGK website will provide the exact figure for eligible agricultural Bağkur retirees.
You can calculate the annual bonus amount using the “retirement bonus calculation” tool to find your net amount.
What Is the Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement Age?
The retirement age for Bağkur-insured farmers is a frequent question. For those retiring after 2008, the retirement age varies by gender.
Male farmers who have paid 9,000 premium days can retire at age 60. Female farmers who have paid 9,000 premium days can retire at age 58.
How Much Is the Farmer BAĞKUR Premium?
Following the 2023 minimum wage update, the premium amounts payable across SGK insurance branches were finalized. Tarım Bağkur premium amounts change with minimum wage increases.
As the minimum wage rises, premiums for those in the Tarım Bağkur branch also increase. These premium payments affect the retirement pensions of Tarım Bağkur insured persons.
Under current regulations, discounted premium rates are available for eligible Tarım Bağkur insured persons. For 2023, the farmer Bağkur premium amounts are:
| Lowest farmer Bağkur premium with 5-point discount |
2,952.36 TL |
| Lowest farmer Bağkur premium without 5-point discount |
3,542.76 TL |
The discounted premiums above apply to those with no outstanding back payments and who pay their premiums regularly.
How to Apply for Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement?
Eligible Tarım Bağkur insured persons must apply for retirement through the Social Security Institution (SGK). Before applying, candidates should ensure they meet the required retirement conditions. Once eligibility is confirmed, the retirement process can begin.
Tarım Bağkur retirement application steps are as follows:
- Visit the SGK office in the province where you reside and apply in person.
- Request the Tarım Bağkur retirement application form from the SGK officer.
- Complete the Tarım Bağkur retirement application form without omissions.
- Submit all required documents to the SGK officer handling your case.
- Once your documents are submitted, your application will be processed and evaluated.
- If there are no missing or incorrect documents and you meet the conditions, you can be granted Tarım Bağkur retirement.
Applicants can also submit retirement applications via the e‑Devlet system. Those wondering “How much is the 2023 Farmer Bağkur pension?” can check their amounts either through e‑Devlet or directly at the Social Security Institution.
What Are the Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement Requirements?
In addition to the required documents, farmers must meet specific conditions to qualify for retirement. Applications that do not meet these conditions will not be processed. Gender plays an important role in determining Tarım Bağkur retirement eligibility; requirements differ for men and women.
The Tarım Bağkur retirement conditions are as follows:
Retirement conditions for male farmers:
- For those retiring with 5,400 days: if they applied by 08.09.1999, they must have reached age 58.
- Applicants between 08.09.1999 and 30.04.2008 must have reached age 60 and completed 9,000 premium days.
- Those applying from 2008 onward must have paid 5,400 premiums and reached age 63.
Male Tarım Bağkur insured farmers who meet the stated premium days and age limits can retire. If special circumstances affect an application, retirement requirements may be re-evaluated by the SGK.
If such a situation occurs, notify the Social Security Institution and request a reassessment.
Retirement conditions for female farmers:
- For those retiring with 5,400 days: if they applied by 08.09.1999, they must have reached age 56.
- Applicants between 08.09.1999 and 30.04.2008 must have completed 9,000 premium days and reached age 58.
- Applicants from 2008 onward must have paid 5,400 premiums, reached age 61, and also meet the 9,000-day condition where applicable.
Female farmers who wish to retire due to age limit or disability may be subject to different conditions; in such cases they should contact the Social Security Institution for evaluation.
In general, to be eligible for Tarım Bağkur retirement, candidates must:
- Have completed either 9,000 or 5,400 premium days as applicable.
- Meet the eligibility conditions that apply on the date of application.
- Have reached the required retirement age for Tarım Bağkur farmers.
- Be aware that application rules differ depending on whether the application date is before or after 08.09.1999 and 30.04.2008; applicants should consider those dates when applying.
What Documents Are Needed for Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement?
After confirming eligibility, Tarım Bağkur retirement applicants must complete and submit the required documents. The primary documents for Tarım Bağkur retirement are:
- Income / Pension / Allowance Request Form (Gelir / Aylık / Ödenek Talep Belgesi)
- Bağkur Retirement Application Form for those applying in person at the Social Security Institution
Once these documents are completed and submitted, the Tarım Bağkur retirement application process can proceed.
How Is Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement Calculated?
Many people insured under the agricultural Bağkur wonder when they will be eligible to retire and want to perform calculations. Calculating the Tarım Bağkur retirement pension requires knowing when premium payments began for each individual.
In addition to the insurance start date, age and gender are important factors in the pension calculation. Taking these factors into account allows an accurate retirement age calculation.
To calculate retirement age for farmers via e‑Government:
- Open the turkiye.gov.tr website in your browser.
- Click the “Sign In” button on the page.
- You will be directed to the e‑Devlet login screen.
- Log in with your ID number and e‑Devlet password.
- In the search field, type “4B Emekli Aylığı Hesaplama” and search.
- On the results screen, select the “Farmer” option under the Institution field and continue.
- The system will display the farmer retirement pension calculation for your profile.
How to Query Farmer BAĞKUR Retirement?
Farmers insured under SGK’s Tarım Bağkur often ask how to check their retirement status and pension amounts.
To query Tarım Bağkur retirement information:
- Open turkiye.gov.tr in your browser.
- Click “Sign In” and complete identity verification using your ID number and e‑Devlet password.
- In the e‑Devlet search box, type “4B Emekli Aylık Bilgisi” and search.
- The displayed screen will allow you to view your Tarım Bağkur retirement pension information and related details.