In the wake of Brexit, the United Kingdom is hearing from supporters and opponents of gene editing as the government considers deregulating the technology when it produces organisms that could have been achieved through conventional breeding. Commenting on the “consultation,” as it is called, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization said the …
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 »MARCH 21, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS…
Forests are part of your life in more ways than you realize… When we drink a glass of water, write in a notebook, take medicine for a fever or build a house, we do not always make the connection with forests. And yet, these and many other aspects of our …
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 …
Read More »TURKEY RANKS FOURTH GLOBALLY IN FRUIT PRODUCTION, FIFTH IN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION!
A person consumed 173 kilograms of fruits and 269 kilograms of vegetables on average in Turkey in 2020, Turkey’s Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli has said. Some 14.5 million tons of fruit and some 22.5 million tons of vegetables were consumed overall across the country, Pakdemirli said. “Comparing the numbers with the 83 …
Read More »DR. FERHAN SAVRAN: PANDEMIC INCREASES THE INTEREST IN OVINE’S MILK
Press release… Savran: “The raiser cannot earn money below these prices” Çanakkale Sheep and Goat Breeders Provincial Association announced the recommended price for sheep and goat milk for 2021. Considering the data from 7 thousand members, Çanakkale Breeders’ Association calculated the cost of sheep and goat milk in its report. …
Read More »DR. MELTEM ONAY; FARMER FRIENDLY CARBON
Sometimes I cannot establish a complete relationship between concepts. But when I set it up, I am incredibly excited and naturally desire to share it. Ever since I started dealing with the topic of sustainable agriculture, I have been looking for “formulas” that will provide some convenience to our farmers, …
Read More »“SURUÇ TO SMELL LAVENDER PROJECT”
With lavenders planted on the Treasury lands by the Suruç (a district of Şanlıurfa province) Municipality appointed by the Ministry of Interior, both employment and income will be provided to those in need in the district. According to the statement made by the District Municipality, the first step has been …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
