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Cocoa Prices Recorded Their Fastest Annual Decline Ever in 2025, Falling by 48.1 percent… The price of cocoa per tonne recorded its fastest annual decline ever in international markets last year, falling by 48.1 percent, due to reduced drought concerns and increased yields in West Africa. Drought affecting the entire …

Press release… 2025 marked a year when Türkiye awakened from its investment slumber in geothermal energy, which accounts for 1758 Megawatts (MW) of the country’s installed electricity capacity. According to data from the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ), 67 MW of geothermal power plants with base load capacity were commissioned …

As 2025 became one of the hottest years on record globally, the effects of the climate crisis were felt sharply in Türkiye as well. A national temperature record was broken in Silopi district of Şırnak province; the majority of the country experienced “extreme drought,” and rainfall dropped to its lowest …

Türkiye, which accounts for 92 percent of the world’s pine honey production, is preparing to bring its domestic honey to world tables with geographical indication registration and newly developed analysis methods. Pine honey, whose production recovered after the fires of 2021, now aims to become an international point of reference …

Could this climate-resistant alternative take its place? December, 24, 2025… As cocoa production plunges, scientists have turned to a climate-resilient plant to save the chocolate industry… Chocolate is facing a “climate barometer” as extreme weather conditions threaten the future of global cocoa crops. The majority of cocoa (around 60 per cent) …

Press release… The 22nd International Istanbul Culinary Days, one of the most established events in the Turkish gastronomy world, took place at the Bahçelievler Congress Centre between 17 and 20 December 2025. Over four days, the event welcomed approximately 10,000 visitors, with 1,500 competing chefs from over 30 countries battling …

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is actively advancing the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drone technologies across the agricultural sector to improve crop yields, enhance sustainability and support farmer incomes. These digital and precision tools are being promoted through multiple schemes and state-level initiatives, aiming to modernise …

FAO statistical overview shows production increases across most wood-based product categories… 24/12/2025, News release… Rome, Italy – After a sharp decline in 2023, the global forest products sector saw signs of stabilization in 2024, according to Globalforest products facts and figures 2024, released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the …

Press release… December, 2025 FAO Director-General opens FAO Council in Rome with a call to action… Rome – The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, today urged FAO Members to focus on four key transformational pathways to tackle the pressing challenges affecting global food security …

Press release… On the occasion of World Coffee Day, the Turkish Agricultural Diplomacy Group (TTDG) brought together industry representatives at an event organised at the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM). Melisa Mutlu, Chairwoman of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM) Agriculture Committee and also TTDG Board of Directors, Kazım Taycı, Chair of …