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From record growth to impact: FAO welcomes ambitious new funding cycle of Global Environment Facility

3.9 billion dollars replenishment will help countries accelerate environmental actions through agrifood systems… Press release… 05/06/2026 Rome/Samarkand – On World Environment Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed the Ninth Replenishment of the Global Environment Facility (GEF‑9), underscoring the opportunity to upscale agriculture and food systems …

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Türkiye’s fishery production rises 11 percent in 2025…

June, 2026… Türkiye’s total fishery production soared by 11.1 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, exceeding 1 million tonnes, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on June 4. Aquaculture remained the dominant source of output, accounting for more than three-fifths of total production. Of the total, 33.4 percent …

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Cengiz Balık: We aim to surpass 500 million dollars in lemon exports by the end of 2026

Press release… Lemons, which add flavour to everything from soups and salads to meals and herbal teas, are one of the leading products in Türkiye’s exports. Türkiye, ranking 5th in lemon exports, exported 578,000 tonnes of lemons in 2024, but in 2025, lemon exports decreased by 38 percent in quantity …

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Salihli Cherry undergoes “Sustainability” audit!

Press release… Officials from Salihli institutions visited Çamurhamamı, one of the high-altitude neighbourhoods where the geographically registered Salihli Cherry is grown, to evaluate the high-quality product sought after by exporters and gather information on site. Registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2008 by the Salihli Chamber of …

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Hazelnut export value continues to surge…

Press release… HAZELNUT EXPORT VALUE CONTINUES TO SURGE:1.2 BILLION DOLLARS IN THE FIRST 5 MONTHS, TRABZON LEADS In the January-May period of 2026, 87,000 tonnes of hazelnuts were exported from Türkiye, generating 1 billion 199 million 57 thousand dollars in foreign exchange. Compared to the same period of the previous …

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India records all-time high rice production of 150.18 million tonnes!

India has become the world’s largest rice producer, overtaking China in total output, as per news reports. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that India produced 150.18 million tonnes of rice, while China’s output stood at 145.28 million tonnes.  Government estimates suggest that rice production may rise further in …

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Dr. Aslı Samancı: We continue to highlight the power of our patented Anatolian propolis!

It was a pleasure to join Shop LC and share the BEE&YOU story with viewers across the U.S. During the program, I had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of bee products, the science behind our formulations, and our mission to make science-backed bee wellness solutions accessible worldwide. At BEE&YOU, …

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Harun Çallı: The romanticism of street milk poses a public health risk!

Press release… Harun Çallı, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Packaged Milk and Dairy Products Manufacturers (ASÜD), warned the public about the street milk sales. Harun Çallı, also commenting on unregistered and unidentified milk sales, said that consumers should prefer reliable dairy products, adding, “In a …

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First domestic salep varieties registered!

In a landmark development for Turkish agriculture, Türkiye has officially registered its first domestic salep varieties, paving the way for the cultivation of these wild orchids under field conditions in coastal regions, thereby mitigating the ongoing depletion of natural habitats. Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı on May 27 announced that the country’s first local …

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Türkiye targets global market with ‘Turkish caviar’…

June, 2026… Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry plans to expand production of endangered sturgeon and enter the global market under the “Turkish Caviar” brand, according to daily Milliyet. The country aims to generate more than 100 million dollars in annual export revenue from the product by 2028. Sturgeon fishing has been banned in …

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