Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that the application period for grant programs supporting rural development has been extended. The minister stated that the new deadline for the rural development investment program and efficient agricultural irrigation system supports is set as June 30, 2026.
Yumaklı expressed in his statement that these supports aim to increase productivity in rural areas. This adjustment has effectively revised the application schedule for those seeking investment and irrigation support.
Which Supports Have Been Extended?
The extension decision covers applications under the Rural Development Investment Program and supports related to efficient agricultural irrigation systems. Interested parties can submit their applications under these two categories until June 30, 2026.
Previously, the application deadline for these programs was set to end on June 12. The new date provides additional time for producers and investors wishing to apply.
What Did Yumaklı Say?
Minister Yumaklı emphasized that the supports are aimed at strengthening production in rural areas. In his statement, he reminded applicants of the extended deadline and conveyed his best wishes.
The decision is significant for those planning investments in rural areas and producers focusing on systems that use water more efficiently. Extending the application period broadens the timeframe for accessing these programs.