Climate change and global warming can lead to aggravated problems in Turkey as it is in the middle of it, with a likelihood of huge financial losses in the coming future, a prominent climate expert has warned. “For some time, winters in Turkey are tropical winters. We are living the effects of global …

Millions are expected to turn up to plant saplings for November’s National Forestation Day, while Turkey plans to include other countries in efforts to expand its forests this year… The “Breath For the Future” campaign launched last year by the government will return on Nov. 11. Agriculture and Forestry Minister …

Wheat took on greater strategic importance amid the pandemic, when countries focused on domestic consumption rather than foreign trade, and countries’ wheat stocks rose significantly. Trade relations and supply chains were affected by the protectionist policies that got stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic, which first appeared last December in China. …

Press release… Pınar Milk (Süt) Chairwoman İdil Yiğitbaşı emphasized the importance of sustainable agriculture and food on World Food Day. İdil Yiğitbaşı, Chairwoman of the Board of Pınar Süt, drew attention to the importance of sustainability and production on October 16 World Food Day, which is celebrated with the 75th …

Turkey wastes 19 million tons of food, which is one-fifth of the country’s food production, annually, the forestry and agriculture minister said on Oct. 16.  Bekir Pakdemirli “If we can prevent the food waste by only 2% in our country, we can meet the one-year living expenses of approximately 360,000 families,” Bekir Pakdemirli said …

Press release… Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) President Şemsi Bayraktar said that the importance of the agricultural sector has been better understood with the coronavirus epidemic. Stating that on the occasion of the World Food Day, they thank once again to our veteran farmers who meet our food needs …

October 15, 2020, Ankara Press release… Dr. Ayşegül Selışık, FAO Deputy Representative in Turkey, participated in the programme Gün Ortası, broadcast in KRT and presented by Tülin Daloğlu. In the broadcast held within the scope of World Food Day, the strong connection between food and peace was underscored, referring to …

This year’s yield in renowned Anzer honey is at a level that meets the expectations of the producers. Two tonnes of honey, the results of which are positive, will be sold for one thousand lira per kg. 100 grams of pollen is 140 liras. Anzer honey price has been announced… …

Press release… Davut Er said that Turkish olive exporter concentrates on small packages. Stating that Turkish olive exporters tend to export table olives in small packages, thus preparing the ground for more value-added exports, Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB) Chairman Davut Er said, “This season, although our …

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Rural Women celebrates and honors the role of rural women on October 15 each year. It recognizes rural women’s importance in enhancing agricultural and rural development worldwide. What Do People Do? Many people, government agencies, community groups and non-government associations celebrate the International …