As those above the surface face a lingering drought threat, Turkey seeks to increase the number of underground dams to hold water in the face of a climate crisis and swelling population… Located in a semi-arid climate zone and water-stressed, Turkey aims to take more steps for efficient use of its …

People in danger as they live off meat, milk of their livestock, says concerned Kenyan… Climate change-related drought is now more dangerous than the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, said a concerned resident from the country’s east, as drought continues to batter the East African nation. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Mohamed …

Press release… Stakeholders underlined the importance of a holistic approach and collaboration between sectors to improve food literacy in Turkey…. 13 October 2021, Ankara  – A Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Meeting focused on food and nutrition literacy in Turkey was organized on 6 and 8 October to discuss the current status of the Technical Cooperation …

Tropical fruits such as blueberry, kiwi, avocado, passionfruit, pineapple, mango and dragon, which are produced intensively in and around Antalya province according to climatic conditions, make both producers and exporters happy. Ümit Mirza Çavuşoğlu The crop variety in Antalya, which contributes significantly to the country’s economy with its agricultural sector, …

In the ordinary general assembly of the National Hazelnut Council (UFK) held in Trabzon (a Black Sea province) last week, the delegates, chosen from the professional groups, elected the president. Hamza Bölük, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Giresun Commodity Exchange, has become the chairman of the …

Dependence on imports and high exchange rates at home and the energy crisis abroad had increased fertilizer prices by 157 percent in the last year. With the decision published in the Official Gazette, the scope of fertilizer exports was expanded in terms of fertilizer types and added to the list …

By 2030, the European Commission wants to halve the use of pesticides in agriculture. The use of fertilizer should be reduced according to Europe’s plans. The measures are intended to combat climate change and the loss of biodiversity. A probable consequence, however, is that the yields of agricultural crops will …

Press release… Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association Chairperson Hayrettin Uçak announced the current developments in the fresh fruit, vegetable and fruit and vegetable products sector and his evaluations on the export figures for the January – September period at the press conference he held in Seferihisar. Aegean Region …

Press Release International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) NEN Division has its first Regional M&E Workshop Series in Istanbul: Happening now! The Near East, North Africa and Central Asia Division (NEN) is launching its first Regional M&E Workshop Series for its ongoing IFAD-funded projects in the region. The IFAD Multi-Country …

Press release… Turkey left behind a successful export season in dried figs. While Turkey exported 72 thousand 145 tonnes of dried figs in the 2020/21 season, it provided a foreign exchange income of 256 million 915 thousand dollars. Dried figs gained 110 dollars per tonne… Realizing 60 percent of the …