Importance of cooperatives in agricultural financing in Turkey

This study questions the importance of agricultural cooperatives as a solution to the financing problem. First of all, the development process of agriculture was evaluated, the transformation of settled life and regular agriculture from activities related to hunting and gathering was examined. In parallel with the industrial revolution and the development of modern production techniques, innovations are also emerging in agricultural production. Agriculture has maintained its importance for states in all periods and has been included in policies. Recently, ongoing concerns from small farm businesses regarding the financing problem have led to the search for specific solutions. In this context, financing resources that will be useful in maintaining agricultural production in our country are mentioned. The role of the cooperatives in solving the financing problem and the activities of the cooperatives for the continuation of production were emphasized.