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Emergency Rehabilitation of Critical Supply Chains to Strengthen Agricultural Production and Rural Livelihoods for Smallholder Farmers in the Earthquake-Affected Region in Türkiye - TCP/TUR/3906

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 7

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) In February 2023, Türkiye was struck by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 7.6 on the Richter scale, in the southern region. The catastrophic events led to over 50 000 deaths, more than 100 000 injuries, and the displacement of nearly 3.3 million people. The affected area, home to over 14 million people, was placed under a state of emergency due to the severe social and economic disruptions. The agricultural sector in the earthquake-affected region experienced extensive damage, estimated at over USD 6.4 billion. This includes losses in crop and livestock production, food stocks, and agricultural infrastructure. Approximately 450 000 hectares of planted areas, mainly winter wheat and other export crops, were severely affected. The region, which contributes 20 percent of Türkiye's total agricultural production and 15 percent of its agricultural GDP, saw significant damage to its agricultural land, affecting 40.3 million decares, or 16.9 percent of the country's total agricultural land. Moreover, over 815 000 farm animals perished, and critical infrastructure such as animal barns, greenhouses, and agro-food processing facilities were destroyed. In response to the crisis, the FAO and the MoAF have been conducting assessments to evaluate the impact on food security.

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