HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN TURKEY AND THE WORLD: TAXES APPLIED AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMY

Abstract

The agricultural sector is the main economic activity for countries that meet the nutritional needs of
people for their survival, are of vital importance and cannot be replaced by any other source. Issues
such as meeting the food needs of the increasing population, protecting natural resources and
ensuring food safety increase the importance of the agricultural sector. Agriculture is the main
resource of a country. Compared to other sectors, it is the first sector that should be supported in the
development process, both in terms of meeting food needs appropriately and as a source of income.
In this study, information is given about the historical development of agriculture in the world and
in Turkey, the share of agriculture in GDP, its contribution to the economy and finally the taxes
applied in agriculture, and information is given about the tax exemptions provided by the state and
encouraging the agricultural sector. Within the scope of this information, an evaluation has been
made about the taxes that the state will apply to the agricultural sector.