COP30 marked a turning point. For the first time at a climate conference of this scale, agrifood systems and the direct participation of rural and Indigenous communities occupied a central place in negotiations and in the global narrative. This shift represented an explicit acknowledgment that agriculture —and the people who …

Press release… Global production of seedless raisins, of which Türkiye is the world leader in production and export, decreased by 7 percent in 2025, from 1,157,000 tonnes to 1,079,000 tonnes. Global raisin exports are projected to reach 486,802 tonnes in 2025. Türkiye will account for 30 percent of global raisin …

Our book, “I Live in Türkiye, I Know What I Eat – CHEESE,” was named “Best in the World” at the Gourmand Awards 2025 and has been named the Best Cheese Book of the Last 30 Years! Berrin Bal Onur This remarkable success of our book, published by Vakıfbank Kültür …

Delving into Türkiye’s aquaculture industry as they continue to take centre stage worldwide with record breaking seafood exports… Türkiye has emerged as a major player in the global aquaculture sector, with its seafood exports reaching record-breaking levels thanks to rapid growth in fish farming and a strong focus on sustainability. …

With the support provided, organic agricultural production surged 4.2-fold between 2002 and 2024, surpassing 1.3 million tonnes, while good agricultural practices surged approximately 109-fold between 2007 and 2024, reaching 6.1 million tonnes. Ankara… According to data compiled by an Anadolu Agency (AA) correspondent from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, …

Press release… Brussels, 28 November 2025 — The European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) welcomes thepublication of the new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomyand a clearer recognition that agriculture and forestry are central to Europe’s shift awayfrom fossil-based products. As Europe faces growing climate, energy and competitiveness pressures, …

With a regulation issued by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, rainwater harvesting and grey water systems have become mandatory in large-scale private and public buildings, effective January 1, 2026. Grey water systems are now mandatory in accommodation facilities with a bed capacity exceeding 200, in shopping malls …

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that Turkish food exporters have ramped up their exports to Japan by 75 percent in the last five years, from 209 million to 367 million dollars. “We expect Türkiye’s food exports to Japan to make …

Press release… The Aegean Exporters’ Association (EİB) established the “EİB Spice Technical Committee” The Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forest Products Exporters’ Association (EMKOÜİB) established the “EİB Spice Technical Committee” to ensure the export of spices, which complement the flavours of the tables, with greater added value and healthier quality, ensure …

Press release… New report by FAO’s General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean reveals strong advances in sustainability and recovery of key stocks… 28/11/2025 Rome – Although fisheries sustainability in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea remains a source of concern, the percentage of overfished stocks has dropped to its lowest level …