The roots of Türkiye Tarım Kredi Kooperatifleri date back to the “Memleket Sandıkları,” which were established in 1863 during the Ottoman period based on the principles of farmers’ solidarity and economic cooperation.

Law No. 2836, which enabled the Tarım Kredi Kooperatifleri to attain its legal and institutional identity under its current name and mission, was enacted.

The Tekir Çiftliği Tarım Kredi Kooperatifi, of which Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was the founder and the number one member, was established in Silifke.

The Law on Agricultural Credit Cooperatives and Unions was enacted, enabling cooperatives spread throughout Turkey to unite under the umbrella of Regional Unions and a Central Union.

Following the establishment of regional unions in 1975 and 1976, the Central Union was established in 1977, completing the vertical structuring of Agricultural Credit.

Tareks was established with the aim of producing seeds using new technologies on selected plant species based on yield and quality, meeting the need of our farmers for quality seeds, and contributing to our country's agriculture and food security.

İmece Plastik was established with the aim of meeting the needs of our farmers by producing agricultural films, packaging, irrigation systems, and greenhouse covers to world standards.

Founded in 1952, Türkiye’s largest fertilizer company, Gübretaş, was acquired in 1993 and incorporated into the Tarım Kredi structure.

Tarım Kredi Technology was established with the aim of providing digital transformation, original software, technical support, and communication infrastructure services.

Tarkim was established with the aim of operating in the manufacturing, sale, and marketing of plant protection products.

Founded in 2009 as Başak Tarım İşletmeleri with the aim of producing breeding cattle for beef and dairy production, the company changed its name to Tarım Kredi Hayvancılık in 2015.

With the aim of protecting our farmers’ products against unfavorable market conditions, purchasing them at their true value, processing them in its own factories in accordance with international standards, and offering consumers affordable, high-quality, and natural food products, Tarım Kredi Tedarik ve Üretim was established in Mersin.

By consolidating Tarım Kredi–owned factories operating under different names and in different locations under Tarım Kredi Yem, it rose to a leading position in its sector.

TK Tarım Ürünleri Lisanslı Depoculuk Anonim Şirketi was established to provide cooperative members and other producers with safe, insured, and hygienic storage facilities for their crops.

Bereket Emeklilik, established in 2011, has been acquired by Tarım Kredi.

Bereket Sigorta, established in 1995, has been acquired by Tarım Kredi.

KOOP Market was established to process products sourced from our producers in our own facilities and deliver them to consumers.

Tarım Kredi Lojistik was established to carry out transportation and distribution activities in an effective and efficient manner.

Tarım Kredi Holding was established to ensure that the companies within Tarım Kredi are managed under a single umbrella.

Tarım Kredi Et Ürünleri A.Ş. was established with the aim of producing reliable and high-quality products that meet high standards in a modern production facility, under the assurance of Türkiye Tarım Kredi Kooperatifleri.

While it operated in three factories until 2022, it strengthened its position among the key players in the sector by acquiring the Afyon integrated oil production facility.

Until 2022, Tarım Kredi Süt operated on a small scale; however, by incorporating Aynes Süt, located in Denizli, into its structure, it secured its place among Türkiye’s largest milk and dairy products producers.