“The purchasing policy that supports the farmer has increased our chickpea production” Turkish Grain Board (TMO) General Manager Ahmet Güldal said that Turkey increasingly has become a net exporter each year. Stating that legumes, including chickpeas, are among the main food sources, Güldal noted that these products also stand out …
Read More »TURKEY’S CHICKPEA EXPORTS REACH 77.7 MILLION DOLLARS…
Turkey’s chickpea exports reached 77.7 million dollars last year. Export of chickpeas which are used in many products from roasted ones to hummus has reached 77.7 million dollars, approximately 4.6 times over its imports. According to compilation made from Turkey Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data, thanks to increased production in chickpea, …
Read More »SİİRT PISTACHIOS TAKE THEIR PLACE ON SHELVES IN GERMANY…
Siirt pistachio, called “green gold” in Siirt province, has caught on in Germany, where it was first exported. Last year, 7 tonnes of peanuts were exported to Germany under the own brand of Siirt Pistachio Processing Industry and Trade Inc., while the products, prepared in a hygienic environment through large …
Read More »“WE DON’T AGREE WITH THE EXPORT BAN OF BULK OLIVE OIL”
Press release… Olive oil exporters disagree with the ban on the export of bulk and drum olive oil… Citing the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the increasing oil demand, the Ministry of Trade banned the export of bulk and barreled olive oil at the request of the Ministry of …
Read More »ÖNDER YOL: WE AIM TO EXPORT THE ELECTRIC TRACTORS
Target export in electric tractor Önder Yol, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ZY Electric Tractor, stated that the export studies for the electric tractor are continuing and said, “Our contacts keep on, especially with sister countries.” Önder Yol, in his statement, said that they are working for the …
Read More »OLIVE OIL EXPORTS PUT BAN AFTER 20 YEARS!
Press release… Olive oil exports banned after 20 years… Olive oil cannot be exported in bulk until October 31, 2021. Only boxed, packaged export is allowed. The General Directorate of Exports of the Ministry of Trade banned the export of olive oil in bulk after 20 years, upon the request …
Read More »MUSTAFA ALHAT; WE HAVE TO TRANSFORM INTO COLLECTIVE FARMING MODEL
Short and long term solutions to the problems in agricultural production and food supply processes manifested by the increase in food prices. In fact, the main problem is not new, we are far from self-sufficiency in oils, wheat, sugar and many other basic food components in agricultural products for many …
Read More »NEŞE BİBER: TURKEY’S CHEESE DIVERSITY MORE THAN KNOWN
Turkey’s position in global cheese market does not reflect its actual potential, says researcher… İstanbul… Most studies place the types of cheese produced in Turkey at around 200, but given that the concept of milk processing originated in this region, the number is probably somewhere near 300, according to an …
Read More »TURKEY: POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS SEMI ANNUAL
According to the Turkish poultry sector, chicken meat production in Turkey in 2021 is expected to grow1.5 percent to 2.16 million metric tons (MMT) as demand for affordable protein sources to a growingpopulation increases and the industry focuses on exporting to new markets. This growth forecast islower than previous sector …
Read More »HAYRETTİN UÇAK: WE NEED A PLANNED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION POLICY
Press release… A planned and sustainable production policy is the key to agricultural development Sustainable Agriculture – Food Platform Cemre Movement recently organized a webinar. In the webinar, under the moderation of Cemre Movement Founder-Partner Professor Dr. Meltem Onay, Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association Chairperson Hayrettin Uçak and …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
