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“Global rice trade has shifted focus to domestic markets”

Press release… Ahmet Tiryakioğlu, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM) Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, and Products Sector Committee, announced that the global wheat outlook for the 2025/26 season presents a relatively positive picture due to expected increases in supply and consumption. Tiryakioğlu also stated that the new season will be …

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“Tomato and pepper pickles lead exports!”

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that exports fell by 9 percent to 560 million dollars in the first half of 2025. Uçak explained that in the first half of 2025, tomato exports surpassed cherry exports with 39 million dollars, rising …

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“Türkiye’s new climate law prioritizes welfare and agriculture!”

Türkiye’s newly enacted climate law places a strong emphasis on protecting social welfare while prioritizing key sectors like agriculture and animal husbandry, according to Dr. Halil Hasar, director of the Climate Change Directorate at the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry. Dr. Halil Hasar Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Dr. …

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Dr. Nazimi Açıkgöz writes; “Agricultural Biotechnology in Türkiye”

Biotechnology can be defined as the technique of utilising living organisms to transform existing raw materials into more useful forms. Biotechnology is used in emerging health fields such as agriculture, food and microbiome research, personalised medicine, and alternative protein sources. Countries around the world have entered into a race to …

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Hayrettin Uçak: Frost hit the cherries!

Press release… Türkiye, which ranks first in the world in cherry production, suffered frost damage during the cold weather in March and April this year. Türkiye, which exported 67,000 tonnes of cherries in 2024, was only able to export 6,000 tonnes by the end of the cherry season in 2025. …

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Japan vows to protect farming sector amidst US trade pressure…

July, 2025… Tokyo pushes back after Trump threatens rice tariffs ahead of July 9 deadline… Japan on Tuesday pledged to safeguard its agriculture sector in the face of rising trade pressure from the United States, following remarks by President Donald Trump about imposing higher tariffs on Japanese rice imports. According …

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Türkiye secures seat on FAO council for 2025-2028…

Türkiye has been elected to the governing council of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the 2025-2028 term, representing the Europe group. According to the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, the election process concluded with 141 countries casting votes, with Türkiye received 127 votes. Other elected members included the …

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Turkish tea exported to 104 countries!

Turkish tea, one of the most important agricultural products of the country, was sold to 104 countries in the first six months of the year, primarily to Europe, according to data from the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB). Some 3,000 metric tonnes of tea from Türkiye were exported, generating 16.9 million dollars in …

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“We are bringing Turkish food products to the world!”

Press release… Turkish food exporters made a strong showing at the New York Summer Fancy Food Show, one of the world’s largest food fairs, with 92 companies participating. Türkiye aims to export 5 billion dollar worth of food products to the United States, which imports 230 billion dollar worth of …

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Salmon export reaches 217 million dollars in first half of 2025…

July, Trabzon… Türkiye’s thriving aquaculture industry marked a significant achievement with salmon exports reaching 217 million dollars in revenue during the first six months of 2025, according to data from the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB). The Turkish salmon — grown initially in inland farms and later transferred to cages in the …

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