For those entering the livestock sector or aiming to operate with lower costs, free-range or pasture-raised chicken loans and grant supports continue in 2020. Applicants who want to benefit from grants must meet certain requirements.
State Support for Free-Range Poultry Farming
In 2020, individuals who want to establish a poultry farm can obtain loans from both private and state banks, and there are also grants provided by state-supported institutions. Organizations that offer grants for free-range poultry farming determine the amount available within project frameworks. These supports make it easier for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business or expand an existing farm to manage operations more effectively.
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Banks provide loan opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to set up a poultry farm. Alongside loans, grant support is an important advantage for establishing a farm. Because the start-up costs of a professionally run farm can be high, accessing grants or loans is crucial. First, it is useful to know the conditions under which state supports are provided. To set up a poultry farm, an initial flock of at least 1,500 chickens is generally required. This is a minimum figure; many farms begin with around 3,000 chickens. Given how easily chickens can become ill and transmit diseases to each other, starting with a larger number offers an advantage for subsequent operations. Within this scope, support is offered by institutions such as KOSGEB, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and TKDK.
TKDK Support for Free-Range Poultry
The Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK) provides loans for poultry farms. Certain conditions must be met to qualify. Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Turkey and reside in provinces approved by the institution. If you live in an approved province, the project must be detailed and submitted. After a personal application, the institution will specify available support amounts. Projects must relate to one or more of the following: enterprises producing poultry meat, enterprises processing poultry meat and meat products, or enterprises producing eggs.
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In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry offers grant support up to 30,000 TRY. This support applies not only to chickens but also to other poultry such as turkeys, ducks and geese. Entrepreneurs planning a poultry farm should have at least 500 chickens for free-range or egg production projects, with project plans prepared accordingly. If raising turkeys, ducks or geese, a minimum of 400 birds is required. Applicants who meet these conditions can prepare their project proposals and apply to the Provincial Directorates of Agriculture to benefit from grants of up to 30,000 TRY.
Ziraat Bank Free Poultry Farm Support
Ziraat Bank offers a significant opportunity for those who want to take out a poultry farming loan. The bank provides low-interest agricultural loans and supports interest-free credit use up to 100,000 TRY in some cases. These loans can be used not only for poultry but for all types of poultry as well as small and large ruminants, helping entrepreneurs cover their expenses.
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To benefit from the loan offered by Ziraat Bank, applicants must comply with the guidelines prepared by the ministry for the relevant job definition and must have a project. Because free-range poultry and their products can be valuable, the bank is likely to support viable projects. However, the existence or implementation stage of the project and the applicant’s creditworthiness will influence the bank’s support decision.