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Law No. 2090 on the assistance to farmers who have suffered losses due to natural disasters.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Yayimlandigi R. Gazete No. 15987, 5 July 1977.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Hazards Agricultural development Equipment Farming Less favoured areas Special fund Subsidy/incentive Family farming
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The objective of this Law which includes 12 articles, 1 supplementary article and 1 provisional article is to provide assistance to those who have suffered losses due to acts of God. Small scale operations and family operations will have the priority in receiving assistance. Assistance can be as follows: 1. Granting loans; 2. Granting non-refundable in-kind or in-cash assistance; 3. Technical assistance; 4. Contributing the costs of new constructions or repair efforts. Non-refundable assistance can only be provided to farmers whose 40% of the production, production tools and animals and facilities are damaged and who are unable to compensate this loss with any other agricultural or non-agricultural income and who are unable to obtain loans from a bank, cooperative and similar institutions. Farmers whose losses are lower than 40% but who are unable to manage their subsistence can also be granted. Contributing the costs of new facility is for tools and facilities of which are used commonly by the farmers. The procedure of damage evaluation and management of the fund for assistance are given in details.

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References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX