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It has been reported that a new format has been added to the agricultural training and extension activities for farmers, producers and forest villagers under the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) measures. Within the scope of the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) measures, a new format, named Agriculture Forestry Academy, …

Press release… A coronavirus warning came from experts for the livestock industry… Emre Pınar Kılıç, a member of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce (İZTO) Agriculture and Livestock Commission and veterinary surgeon Gürhan Karaçaylı, said that the coronavirus could survive in the summer months and that measures should be taken.  “A …

World Veterinary Day Award 2020 – Environmental protection for improving animal and human health… The WVA and HealthforAnimals are proud to announce the 2020 World Veterinary Day theme: Environmental protection for improving animal and human health. For 20 years, World Veterinary Day has been an opportunity to celebrate the contributions …

Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (TGDF), umbrella organization of  food and beverage industry, evaluated the 2020 Global Food Crisis Report… With the latest developments, the statement made clear that no country in the world should consider it exempt from food crises, reiterating its demand for support …

Press release… Coronavirus demonstrated the importance of agriculture… The first guest of the online press conferences organized by the Economic Correspondents’ Association (EMD) Izmir Branch via the Zoom application was Jak Eskinazi, Head of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB). While 25 economic reporters attended the meeting, the agenda and sectors …

Turkish Guild of Agricultural Journalists (TGAJ) has made a call for holding an international Forum in coordination with IFAJ (International Federation of Agricultural Journalists) particularly addressing to Eurasian and Balkan countries agricultural journalists… Dear colleagues… Turkish Guild of Agricultural Journalists (TGAJ) is organizing the Eurasian and Balkan Countries Agricultural Journalists …

FAO initiates integrated land-use planning in Turkey… Turkey’s limited agricultural land is increasingly affected by competition from mutually exclusive land uses. Demands on the land for cropping, grazing, forestry and industrial and urban development are greater than the land resources available, especially as land users from various sectors compete in …

The panel of “Scientific Facts about Bread” was held at Ayvansaray University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts in Istanbul… Speakers in the panel held at the University Ayvansaray Campus, discussed on “Has wheat genes been genetically modified?”, “How widespread is Gluten sensitivity?” …

FAO celebrated the 30th anniversary of Farmer Field Schools in Konya… The practical field education approach can help Turkey’s agriculture become more sustainable and resilient… 26 June 2019, Konya, Turkey – FAO celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of Farmer Field Schools in Turkey’s Konya region within the scope of its sustainable …

İzmir Agricultural Technology Center Workshop from İTB (Izmir Commodity Exchange)… On 20 June 2019, within the scope of the studies carried out by İzmir Commodity Exchange for the establishment of İzmir Agricultural Technology Centre (İTTM), which would enable the development of technological applications needed for the sustainability and competitiveness of …