Agribusiness

With youth unemployment surpassing 45 percent, South Africa’s land reform programme is emerging as a powerful tool for creating employment and stimulating local economies. Young beneficiaries across the country are turning restituted land into viable opportunities, driving transformation and skills development in rural communities. Communities such as Barokologadi in the …

The Vinegar Producers Association (SirkeDer) was established in November 2020 in Izmir with the aim of bringing together vinegar producers in the sector to enhance the ethical development of the vinegar production industry, overcome the challenges faced in the sector, raise awareness among end consumers about vinegar production and consumption, …

Press Release Fervent farming advocate, Didier Lucas has been elected as Chairman of SPACE, succeeding to Marcel Denieul after over 10 years presiding the International Farming Exhibition in Rennes. Didier Lucas, age 54, farmer in pig production in Saint-Alban (Côtes d’Armor), has been elected  Chairman of SPACE. Committed in unionism …

Press release… The Turkish olive sector took its place at the 18th International Edible Oil Expo 2025 Fair held in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, between 12 and 14 June 2024. Turkish exporters plan to export 10,000 tonnes of olive oil to China, which currently imports 30,000 tonnes of olive …

Press release… Muhammet Öztürk, Chair of the Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector is the clear leader in Türkiye’s food product exports, however they experienced a decline in exports in 2024 due to the drop in commodity prices, but …

Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), announced that they had exported 142.3 million dollars in May. Pastry products Stating that the sector converted 172,446 tonnes of products into value in the AHBİB responsibility area in …

‘Tarhun herb,’ a type of medicinal and aromatic plant frequently used to add flavour to dishes in Bayburt, is moving towards commercialisation following the geographical indication. June, 2025, Bayburt… To encourage the production of tarhun herb, which was first identified in Bayburt in the early 1900s, the Provincial Directorate of …

Nigeria and Brazil signed a 1 billion dollar agreement last Tuesday to boost agriculture, food security, energy and defence in the West African nation, Nigeria’s vice president Kasim Shettima said. Kasim Shettima Both countries aim to “deploy over 1 billion dollars to deliver mechanised farming equipment, training, and service centres …

Press release… The Turkish olive sector took its place at the 18th International Edible Oil Expo 2025 Fair held in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, between 12 and 14 June 2024. Turkish exporters plan to export 10,000 tonnes of olive oil to China, which currently imports 30,000 tonnes of olive …

Mushroom production in Türkiye, which was 55,455 tonnes in 2020, rose to 75,340 tonnes last year. Ankara… According to information obtained by an Anatolian Agency (AA) correspondent from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, edible mushrooms have been cultivated in Türkiye since the 1960s. White cap, chestnut, oyster, truffle and …