Press release… A review of FAO’s investment work in 2025 – and priorities ahead 24/06/2026 Rome – Agrifood systems are being tested like never before, threatening global food security, livelihoods, peace and stability.Investment is critical to transforming agrifood systems and “turning potential into progress,” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu wrote in the …

Press release… At the 33rd General Assembly of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly—the umbrella organisation representing 160,000 exporters across 27 sectors and 61 exporters’ associations, which have generated 396 billion dollars in foreign exchange for Turkey over the past year—the leadership team set to steer Turkish exports for the next four …

Press release… At the 33rd General Assembly of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM)—the umbrella organisation for 160,000 exporters across 27 sectors and 61 exporters’ associations, which has brought in 396 billion dollars in foreign exchange to Türkiye over the past year—the leadership team set to steer Turkish exports for the …

Press release… Drawing attention to the prevalence of counterfeiting and adulteration in certain food products, including olive oil, Vural Gözgeç, a member of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), stated that they had established a sub-committee within EZZİB to tackle these issues …

Press release… FAO experts map where crops and pasturelands are most vulnerable to drought… 22/06/2026 Rome – A new El Niño phase is likely to begin within weeks, putting agriculture on alert around the world. New analyses by experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) allow for detailed mapping of …

At the International Grain Council (IGC) Grains Conference in London, one of the most interesting discussions focused on the current low-price environment in grain markets. Dr. Seth Meyer Dr. Seth Meyer, former USDA chief economist, described the market as being in a strange place. Exporting countries still have fairly plentiful …

Press release… The Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable sector has achieved a remarkable success story over the past 22 years by channelling its production capacity into exports. The sector’s exports rose by 175 percent, from 1 million 337 thousand tonnes to 3 million 669 thousand tonnes. According to a compilation …

Press release… Since 2014, the European Bee Award celebrates and rewards inventive, effective, and scalable projects that safeguard pollinators across Europe. Applications are now open for the 2026 edition. We welcome applications from farmers, landowners, researchers, academic institutions, and public or private organisations. The 4 award categories are: Land management practices Innovative technological and …

Press release… Rahmi Balsarı, a member of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB), stated that for the Turkish olive and olive oil sector to sustain a presence in the global market, it must not only rely on its production capacity but also …

June, 2026… Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste… When dicing vegetables, few of us pause to think about the challenges farmers had to overcome to get that food to our chopping board: drought, extreme heat, flooding, poverty and sky-high fuel costs to name just a few. If …