Agricultural Economics Lecture 6 Turkish Agricultural Policies Goals

Agricultural Economics Lecture 6: Turkish Agricultural Policies

Goals of Policy n n n From the social goal of saving family farm to the “economic goal of providing tools by which farm business can reduce risk” From the goal of adjusting production to market to the “goal of expanding demand, remaining competitive, and achieving open markets internationally” From the goal of soil conservation to the goal of “sustainable production in the utilizaton of land, air and water. From the goal of maintaining adequate food reserves into the goal of “food security, food safety, and homeland security”. From the goal of domestic demand expansion into eating wisely and in moderation From the goal of expanding the use of agriculture’s production capacity to help meet energy needs

The Role of the Economists: Four distinct approaches used by the economists in policy analysis n Scientific approach: Most frequently used in science journals. Defining the problem, reviewing the literature, hypothesis, testing and drawing conclusions. Value judgements as well. n Analytical approach: Consequences are devided into two columns: pro and cons, advantages and disadvantages, costs and benefits. Depends on one’s perspective.

n n Evangelistic approach: Used to make the case for particular solution and to crusade for its adoption. Activists. Most compelling arguments. Opponents as well. Activists and advocates on both ends of the farm policy spectrum. Educational aproach: Alternatives/consequences method. Objectivity. Problem clearly defined, alternative solutions and probable consequences are analyzed. Emphasizes the consequences of the alternatives.

Crucial Policy Process Questions n n What is? : Based on scientific and empirical observations. What can be? : Political elements. . What will be? : Forecast What should be? : Value judgements

Goals of Policy Analysis n Reducing uncertainty and providing information for decision makers in the public arena n As systematic evaluation of the technical and economic feasibility and political viability of alternative policies, strategies for implementation, and consequences for policy adoption.

Policy Analysis Process n n approach to problems that is logical, structured, valid, and replicable generation of feasible courses of action a search for information and evidence of benefits and other consequences of courses of action in order to help policy makers choose the most advantageous policy action.

Evaluating Alternative Policies or Programs

Policy Analysis Process n n Ex-Ante (rational model) n n Ex-Post (program evaluation)

Evaluating Alternative Policies or Programs n Ex-ante evaluation: projecting future states with and without policy or program

Evaluating Alternative Policies or Programs n Ex-post evaluation: q Did policy or program achieve its objective? q Was policy or program efficient, equitable, and politically acceptable?

Policy Analysis Framework

Policy Analysis. . will involve a RESEARCH PLAN

RESEARCH PLAN n Background research: legislative history political environment previous policy efforts relevant information

RESEARCH PLAN n Research design: specification of research objectives outline of informational needs specifications of methods to be used

RESEARCH PLAN n Research implementation: data collection data tabulation results presentation n Conclusions and recommendations

Turkish Agricultural Policies

n n n Turkish agricultural policy dates back to 1930 s. Protectionist policy. In certain periods, in 1980 -1984 and again in 2001, there has been strong reduction in support and protection. Since 2001, mainly under pressure from IMF and WB, some important changes have been introduced. ARIP project Policies dealing with food safety and quality. Rural development policies as well. .

n n Policy process: Interest groups: q q Government and leading party. Granted market power to SMEs and the cooperative unions. MARA; Ziraat Bank; ASCs Number of SEEs. E. g. Türkşeker, Tekel, TMO nearly full market power Agricultural sales cooperatives (ASCs). 16 unions. Chambers of Agriculture; semi public institutions

n Functioning of Agricultural Policies q q q Closed and domestically oriented sector Policy was strongly supportive to agriculture via price supports and input subsidies Gradual increase of real budget outlatys Strong protectionist policy – however declining trend in output and GVA of agriculture. Price support Input subsidies were two important parts of Turkish ag. Policy.

n n n The development of rural areas and agriculture has been impeded by heavy government intervention in the sector – often counterproductive. Trade controls, government procurement, strong government involvement in marketing, input subsidies and heavy investment in irrigation structure on a fully subsidised basis have created a net inflow of resources from the government to agriculture. . State budget, and implicit transfers from consumers.

n n ASC/ASCU Law to implement ASCUs for government programs rather than member owned cooperatives. Dominance of government control prevented the ASCUs from developing as organisations providing services for their members. Inefficient system for the ASCs.

ARIP n IMF and World Bank promoted major change in macroeconomic and agricultural policies as part of recovery package. q q q Reduction of Price support Restructring SEEs and ASCUs Decrease input subsidies Introduction of direct income support Restructuring agricultural production Observibg effects of policy changes in a household survey

Reduction of Price Support n n n Phasing out of price support. Linking up to world market prices and reducing import tariffs. Procurement payments have been reduced. Some reduction in export tariffs. Not all export subsidies were abolished. Price supports are short term. Easier than institutional changes.

Restructuring n n n SEEs. Complete resstructuring of SEEs by either privatisation or discontinuation. State owned organisations still exist and many restructuring steps still remain to be taken. Water, seed, and pesticide subsidy still exist.

Decrease Input Subsidies n n n Abolution of fertilizer subsidy, reduce seed pesticide and water subsidy. Reduce credit subsidies. Fertilizer subsidies reduced. . Water, seed, and pesticide subsidy still exist.

Introduction of Direct Income Support n n Small delay due to land registration problems Slow payments due to delays in registration system.

Restructuring Agricutural Production n Relocating hazelnut and tobacco production. However, not successful. Destroying capital goods for financial compensation is difficult with high inflation rates and free rider behavior.

Notes from: SCREENING CHAPTER 11 AGRICULTURE and RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENDA ITEM 1: TURKISH AGRICULTURAL POLICY (January 23 -26, 2006). n

Some Major Policy Documents: – Five-Year Development Plans; – Annual Programs – Government Programs – 2000; Agricultural Reform Implementation Program (ARIP); market orientation � – Agricultural Strategy Paper (2006 – 2010); EU Accession and WTO Reform Process � further market orientation n

Policy Making Bodies: 1) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) 2) State Planning Organization (SPO) a) High Planning Council b) Money-Credit Coordination Council 3) Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade 4) Undersecretariat of Treasury 5) Committee on Restructuring and Support in Agriculture n

Some Policy Tools and Instruments Market based policies • Market Regulation; SEE’s, ASC’s • Agricultural Insurance • Support Schemes • Rural Development Activities n Structural Measures (e. g. Land Consolidation) • Research and Extension Programs • Foreign Trade Mechanisms • Producer Organizations n

Traditional Policy Objectives; a) self-sufficiency b) import substitution c) rural development d) nutritional level e) raw material supply for industry n

Instruments n a) market stabilizationintervention (1932 – 2001) n b) input supply n c) credit supply

Agricultural Reform Program - 2000 1 -Abolition of administered prices n 2 -Abolition of input and credit subsidies n 3 -Restructuring of agricultural SEE’s and agricultural n sales cooperatives n 4 -Introduction of DIS Scheme n 5 -Restructuring of agricultural production Basic Objective: Market Orientation n

2006 -2010 Agricultural Strategy Paper: Objectives and Priorities (in line with the EU Accession and WTO-AA): 1. Sustainable development, product quality 2. Food security and safety 3. Competitiveness of agricultural holdings 4. Agricultural markets and marketing 5. Rural development 6. Producers’ organizations n

Support Schemes in the Strategy n n n n n 1) Direct Income Support 2) Deficiency payments 3) Livestock supports 4) Rural development supports 5) Alternative crop support 6) Crop insurance premium supports 7) Environmentally based agricultural land protection support (ÇATAK) 8) Other supports

Common Elements in CAP Reforms and Policy Change in Turkish Agriculture a) Basic reasons; External: WTO Reform Process Internal : Efficiency, Taxpayer and Consumer Concerns n b) Overall Sectoral Change; Market Orientation, Higher Competitiveness n c) New Objectives; food safety, environment, rural development n d) Procedural; Registration and Control Mechanisms n

AGRICULTURAL PAYMENTS UNDER THE BUDGET � Agricultural payments covered under National Fiscal Budget are; n • Payments for General Services n • Operating Expenses n • Investments (related with annual investment program) and n • Agricultural Support Payments � Agricultural payments, which are explained in detail in the n presentation for State Aids, are dispersed between the budgets of three n different institutions: n • Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) n • Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MEF) n • Undersecretariat of Treasury (Treasury) � Main agricultural supports are placed under MARA and Treasury n