Turkey Farming on Thin Ice: How Climate Change Frost Devastation is Impacting Turkey Production

Recent extreme weather events, including a historic frost, are posing significant challenges to turkey production. In some regions, temperatures plummeted to -15 degrees, marking the lowest in 30 years, according to Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumakli. This abrupt temperature drop has led to widespread frost, snow, and hail, severely impacting agricultural output. The unseasonal frost is one of the biggest in agricultural history. With turkey farms directly affected, consumers may see higher prices and supply disruptions in the near future. The situation highlights the increasing vulnerability of agriculture to unpredictable weather patterns fueled by climate change.