TMO Sets 2026 Green Lentil Purchase Price at ₺32,000/ton Amid 62.6% Production Surge

Turkey’s premier agricultural agency announces a 2026 green lentil purchase price of ₺32,000 per ton following a projected 62.6% increase in production.

TMO’s ₺32,000/ton Decision: A New Era for the 2026 Green Lentil Market

TMO has set the 2026 green lentil purchase price at ₺32,000 per ton, to commence on 31 August. The price will be implemented through a scheduled appointment system to avoid long waits at collection points.

Production Forecast and Key Figures

■Expected 2026 harvest: 48,000 tonnes, a 62.6% rise over the previous year.

■TMO will purchase the entire production volume, covering brokerage and service fees.

■Borsa registration fees will be fully borne by the office.

Procurement Process and Operational Innovations

■Purchases will occur six days a week, excluding public holidays and Sundays.

■Payments will be credited to producers’ bank accounts 21 days after delivery.

■Appointments can be booked via e‑gov or local offices.

Financial Partnerships and Banking Support

■Partner banks include Akbank, Albaraka Türk, Denizbank, Halkbank, Türkiye İş Bankası, Şekerbank, Vakıflar Bankası, Yapı ve Kredi Bankası, and Ziraat Bankası.

■Producers will receive payments through bank cards or account numbers.

Farmer Support and Legal Framework

■TMO will provide subsidies for certified seed usage and planned production support.

■All production recorded in the Farmer Registration System (ÇKS) is eligible for purchase.

TMO’s pricing and procedural adjustments aim to stabilize market prices and secure producers’ income. This move not only strengthens the supply‑demand balance in the agricultural sector but also enhances export potential.