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Press release… Dried fig exporters expect a more constructive cooperation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to solve the aflatoxin and ochratoxin problem. Stating that aflatoxin and ochratoxin formation increased in dried fig exports in the 2024/25 season due to climate change, Mehmet Ali Işık, Chair of the Aegean …

The Ministry of Trade, which temporarily stopped the export of lemons for the stability of the domestic market, took a step back after the reactions of the producers. Minister Ömer Bolat announced that the ban, which started on 8 April, was lifted after the evaluations made. The Ministry of Trade …

Turkish authorities announced Monday a decision to temporarily suspend exports of lemons, starting April 8, citing supply security priority and balancing supply and demand of the product in the country. Considering the cold weather and frost cases experienced in certain regions of the country recently, it has been decided in …

In the first 3 months of the year, Italy, Germany and Kazakhstan were the countries that exported the most peanuts… April, 2025, Şanlıurfa… In the first 3 months of the year, 59 million 759 thousand dollars worth of peanut exports were made to 66 countries from Türkiye. Peanut, which attracts …

Hayrettin Uçak, the head of an Aegean Fresh Fruit and vegetable Exporters’ Association, highlighted the significant development in the Turkish tropical fruit sector and its remarkable benefits on the nation. “Tropical fruits offer high added value, making them a profitable choice for farmers. Additionally, instead of relying on imports from …

Türkiye, traditionally recognized for its temperate crops, has made significant strides in tropical fruit production in recent years, effectively meeting domestic demand and broadening its reach in export markets. What began as a hobby for a few farmers, tropical fruit farming has thrived in Türkiye’s Mediterranean climate, scaling up significantly and becoming a vital …

Press release… Birol Celep, Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), stated that inflation, which has been at zero level for many years in Japan, rose to 4 percent in 2024, that the Japanese have put the brakes on consumption for now due to high …

March, 2025… The March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found 62% of ag economists think the row crop side of agriculture is currently in a recession, and 85% think the situation will accelerate consolidation on farms and among agribusinesses. ADM and Syngenta are just two of the latest companies to announce …

Türkiye’s southeastern Anatolian province of Gaziantep aims to create new collaborations and commercial opportunities in the food industry by bringing together local and global sector representatives with the MFF Middle East Food Fair to be held between 7-9 May 2025. Gaziantep continues its preparations to host the Middle East Food …

Hazelnut prices in the free market in the Black Sea region’s province of Giresun rose to a record high before the feast. Hazelnuts, which were sold at 132 liras last week, closed the week at 145 liras, reaching the highest level in the history of the Republic. Mustafa Kankaya, one …