Turkey announces discount in meat sales

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday announced that the government will initiate a new discount in sales of meat to curb the high prices in the market.

“We will start selling cattle with a 30-35 percent discount. This will also align those who upset the balance of the markets,” Erdoğan said on Aug. 11 at the opening ceremony of 34 hydroelectric power plants built by the State Hydraulic Works.

The president stated that he gave instructions to Agricultural Credit Cooperatives. “From now on, we have started a 25 percent discount on sheep and lamb meat. I also spoke with the President of the Agricultural Credit Cooperative this morning. We will also start the sale of cattle with a 30-35 percent discount,” he said.