The Food Committee has announced the 2026 inflation targets.

Food and Agricultural Product Market Monitoring Meeting

Significant Developments in Evaluations

The Food and Agricultural Product Market Monitoring and Evaluation Committee addressed price changes in food products and the supply-demand balance in its recent meetings. In the statement released by the committee, it was noted that the inflation targets set for 2026 were taken into consideration.

Impact of Global Markets

It was emphasized that developments in prices and supply in global markets positively influenced domestic markets. In particular, it was recorded that risks that may be encountered in the first three months of the year were analyzed in line with the 2026 inflation targets.

Food Security and Sustainable Policies

The statement highlighted that the necessary measures to ensure the sustainability of the supply-demand balance in food and agricultural product prices will continue to be implemented decisively. The Committee will continue its efforts with effective coordination in this regard.

Measures Taken in the Meeting

In the meeting, the measures taken in collaboration with relevant institutions were evaluated to ensure the supply-demand and price balance of basic food products until the end of 2025. Additionally, detailed discussions were held on the developments in the milk market, such as the widespread establishment of organized agricultural regions, projects to increase food productivity, and agricultural irrigation issues. Various structural measures were emphasized.

Financing Needs and Water Usage

It was decided to assess the financing opportunities for investments that would reduce costs and increase productivity in agricultural production. Plans were made to expand the scope of measures for the rational and economical use of water resources and to make the necessary legislative arrangements.

Who Participated in the Meeting?

Today's meeting was attended by Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, the President of the Presidency Strategy and Budget İbrahim Şenel, as well as relevant deputy ministers and institutional officials.