Hands-on Agricultural Support in Kars: Field Experts Meet Local Farmers

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The Kars Newspaper

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Agricultural authorities in Kars are actively visiting rural communities to directly assess regional farming needs and enhance the impact of government subsidies. Officials from the Kars Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry are holding on-site consultations across local villages, guiding producers through the registration steps of the Farmer Registration System (FRS), optimized livestock health practices, and modern crop planning. Rather than issuing standard directives, the field teams focus on interactive Q&A sessions to resolve everyday operational bottlenecks faced by farmers, ensuring that financial aid and structural policy mechanisms directly serve the actual dynamics of local production.

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Historic Anniversary Celebrated with National Sailing Regatta on Lake Çıldır

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The Kars Newspaper

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Marking the 962nd anniversary of the conquest of Ani, Lake Çıldır played host to the second leg of the Anatolian Sailing League's Optimist races. Co-organized by the Turkish Sailing Federation, the event gathered 44 promising athletes from 9 distinct clubs across six provinces. Highlighting the untapped capacity of the region, Governor Ziya Polat stated that such high-profile aquatic competitions are essential for establishing the lake as an international hub for sports tourism

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Vehicle Destroyed by Unexpected Fire in Rural Kars

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The Kars Newspaper

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A sudden blaze broke out on a moving tractor belonging to Mecit Sapkaya in Duraklı village, located in the Akyaka district. Emergency services, alongside local residents and nearby gendarmerie units, responded swiftly to contain the flames before firefighters fully extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported during the incident, though the agricultural vehicle was completely ruined. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.

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Revitalizing Eastern Anatolia's Farmlands: Major On-Site Inspections in Kars and Ardahan

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The Kars Newspaper

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To optimize agricultural output and streamline land usage across Eastern Turkey, a specialized delegation from the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI) assessed ongoing consolidation efforts across local plains. Directing the field inspection, Deputy Department Head Fatma Tüz Zehra Gülsever—accompanied by Branch Manager Gökhan Can, technical teams, and project contractors—scrutinized every stage of execution on the ground

Targeting 22,000 hectares in Kars Arpaçay Plain alongside 27,000 hectares in the Ardahan Region, this comprehensive initiative spans 56 distinct local settlements. By converting fragmented plots into unified, highly manageable farmland totaling nearly 52,000 hectares, the initiative aims to drastically elevate irrigation performance and maximize crop yields for regional farmers.

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Summer Qur’an Course Football Tournament Concludes in Sarıkamış

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The Kars Newspaper

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The 2026 Summer Qur’an Course Football Tournament, organized by the District Muftiyat in Sarıkamış, Kars, concluded with thrilling final matches. The Kazım Karabekir Neighborhood Beşevler Mosque team claimed first place in the tournament held at the Sarıkamış Youth and Sports District Directorate football field.

The event was attended by Sarıkamış District Governor Enis Aslantatar, Mayor Serdar Kılıç, Youth and Sports District Director Bülent Yıldırım, District Mufti Muhammet Divani, Sarıkamış Diyanet Union Representative Oktay Ekinci, local officials, neighborhood heads, religious officials, students, and many citizens. Trophies were presented to the winning teams at the award ceremony.

 

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Yumaklı Holds Meetings in Kars: Turkey Ranks First in Europe in Agricultural Revenue

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The Kars Newspaper

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı visited the Governorship, the Municipality, and the provincial headquarters of the AK Party and MHP in Kars, before meeting with representatives of non-governmental organizations at the 24th Regional Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ). After receiving a briefing on local projects from Governor Ziya Polat, Minister Yumaklı made key statements regarding Turkey’s agricultural capacity and livestock sector. Citing World Bank data, Yumaklı noted that Turkey ranks 33rd globally in total agricultural land size and 14th in arable land; however, it achieves outstanding success by ranking first in Europe and seventh in the world in terms of agricultural revenue, adding that current livestock policies are yielding positive results in the field.

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Agreement Signed to Strengthen Geographical Indication Status of Kars Gruyere

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The Kars Newspaper

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The contract for the "Project to Strengthen the Geographical Indication Quality of Kars Gruyere," approved under the Serhat Development Agency's (SERKA) 2026 Technical Support Program, has been officially signed. The agreement was executed between SERKA Secretary General Nurullah Karaca and Kars Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Kadir Bozan. The initiative aims to establish the scientific, technical, and legal infrastructure to upgrade the registration status of Kars Gruyere from a geographical indication to a protected designation of origin. Within this scope, production processes will be examined on-site to scientifically demonstrate the product's connection to the region's natural characteristics.

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