Agribusiness

Joint venture to nurture, cultivate 5 apple varieties over next 3 years in Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand… Turkish apple producer Engin Tarım has made a major deal with Indian apple importer IG International for 50,000 tons of “best-of-breed” apples for the next three years. Engin Tarım The joint …

Venezuelan agricultural imports grew by 33.1 percent in 2021 due to a stabilization of the economy anda recovery in consumer demand. Nevertheless, agricultural imports fell by 5.1 percent in volume due tosignificant commodity prices increases. Agricultural imports from the United States totaled $634 millionlast year, up 44.8 percent compared to …

Drones with their applications are making a big impact on the life around us as they are making a foray into every sector due to their multifarious usages and last mile connectivity. After the delivery giants like Amazon and Walmart started operating drones for commercial purpose, governments too are trying …

Hours before the sun rises over Van, a city in the far east of Turkey fringed by rolling hillsides and a spectacular lake, preparations are already well underway for the most important meal of the day. By 5 a.m., the scent of oven-hot flatbreads and freshly brewed Turkish tea is …

Press release… Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Association Chairman of the Board of Directors Bedri Girit stated that as fishery and animal products sector, they reached the export level of 3 billion 590 million dollars at the end of 2021, catching their 2023 target two years ago. Bedri Girit …

Press release… Third generation agricultural entrepreneurs learn sustainability from seed to fork… Food security at the top of the list with the third generation agricultural entrepreneurship (Agripreneurship) programme… Fresh fruit and vegetable sector sheds light on the future from the perspective of the Z generation… In the sixth week of …

A move to regenerative agriculture should be prioritised throughout the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to a new report from the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC). Scientists from the council say that restoring biodiversity in soils through regenerative agricultural practices can dramatically increase their ability to …

Press release… Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB) Chairperson Davut Er harsly criticized the restriction on olive oil exports in packages over 5 kg. Davut Er said, “With the ‘Communiqué on the Export of Certain Agricultural Products’ published in the Official Gazette on January 27, 2022, the Ministry …

World food prices have increased by 17.9 points or 12.6% month-on-month in March making a “giant leap” to a new historic high, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday.  “The latest increase reflects new all-time highs for vegetable oils, cereals and meat sub-indices, while those of sugar …

Big hike in simit (Turkish bagel) prices! Simit price is over the bread price… One of the products most affected by the price hikes was the simit (Turkish bagel). The price of simit, which has been increased many times in the last year, has risen from 3 liras to 4 …