Türkiye’s olive production has hit an all-time-high of 2.94 million tons, according to Mustafa Tan, head of the National Olive and Olive Oil Council (UZZK). “We have met the targets which we set 15 years ago. The number of total olive trees have reached 196 million which produced 2.9 million tonnes of olive,” …

In a bid to expand agricultural activities and boost economy, Türkiye rolled out a road map for urban agriculture, which will subsidy activities nearer to the cities… Turkish government prepared a three-year action plan for urban agriculture, getting the conventionally rural activity closer to the cities. The plan includes support …

FAO food price index virtually unchanged from September with rising cereal prices offsetting decreases in other staples… Global food price were broadly unchanged in October with rising cereal prices offsetting decreases in other staples, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Friday. The FAO food price index was virtually …

Minister of Agriculture Kirişci: “Türkiye should produce what it needs!” Stating that Türkiye should focus on the products it needs in production, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirişci said, “We produce crops that require a lot of water, such as corn, where water is limited. It is necessary to …

Price surge comes after Russia suspends participation in deal, blaming Ukraine for attacks on Black Sea Fleet… Wheat prices gained ground after Russia announced its withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal, fueling concerns on global supply. Chicago wheat futures surged 5.99% to a two-week high of $8.78 on Monday. …

Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB) said that they exported pulses, pastry products and vegetable oils the most. Evaluating the region’s exports by product groups as of the third quarter, Chairman Veysel Memiş said that AHBİB member exporters achieved the …

Türkiye’s fruits, beverage and spices crops are expected to increase by 3.8 percent from the previous year to reach 25.8 million tons in 2022, according to this year’s second estimate the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) released on Oct. 28. The increases in apple, grapes, peaches and nectarine will be around …

The United Nations, Türkiye and Ukraine pressed ahead to implement the Black Sea grain deal and agreed on a transit plan for Monday for 16 vessels to move forward, despite Russia’s withdrawal from the pact that has allowed the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets. Antonio Guterres Russia, …

Press release… Due to the start of the tangerine season, Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association held a “Mandarin Harvest Ceremony” in Gümüldür region of Izmir, the capital of world-famous satsuma tangerine. Emphasizing that the tangerine is the export champion with an amount of 453 million dollars in fruit …