September, 2026… Türkiye has stepped up its agricultural diplomacy efforts with the aim of mitigating the impact of global geopolitical risks on agricultural and food supply chains. Whilst Minister İbrahim Yumaklı’s discussions with Russia and China focused on fertilisers, agricultural products and exports, the plan is to turn attention to …
Read More »Türkiye puts forward UN FAO leader candidate with global food security vision!
September, 2026… World produces food for 11 billion, but hundreds of millions still go hungry amid systemic distribution failures, while food is weaponized in places like Gaza, where people die of hunger, Turkish nominee Mehdi Eker says… NEW YORK / ISTANBUL… Türkiye’s nominee for director-general of the UN Food and …
Read More »FAO and UNEP to mark International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste…
Press release… September, 2026… Hybrid event at FAO headquarters, Rome (Italy) and online | 29 September 2026, 12:30–14:00 CEST… The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will mark the seventh International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on …
Read More »“Türkiye ranks fourth globally and second in Europe for protected cultivation”
Sseptember, 2026… Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Yumaklı: We rank fourth globally and second in Europe for protected cultivation Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, highlighting the importance of protected cultivation for agriculture, said, “Türkiye ranks fourth globally and second in Europe in this field. We are continuing to …
Read More »From august to september; the patience of the hive transforms into the prestige of the table
Press release… September, 2026… As summer’s final, generous days give way to the cool air of September, a centuries-old rhythm reaches completion within the hives. Bees, having traversed thousands of flowers throughout spring and summer, now seal their labour with the honeycomb’s protective wax, delivering their final masterpiece. In the …
Read More »Yumaklı: We expect to produce around 100 000 tonnes of honey this year
September, 2026… Türkiye aims for top spot in honey production… Türkiye expects to produce between 97 000 and 100 000 tonnes of honey this year, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said on Sept. 4. “We rank second in the world in honey production and continue to push for first place,” he told reporters after …
Read More »Burak Gönen: We aim to boost our global competitiveness in the seed sector in the Asian market
September, 2026… Burak Gönen, Chair of the Turkish Seed Industry Association (TÜRKTED), stated that Türkiye had achieved a significant position in the seed sector on a global scale and that they aimed to ramp up their presence in the Asia-Pacific market. ANTALYA… In a statement to an Anatolian Agency (AA) …
Read More »Drought in Europe hits agricultural production!
September, 2026… Drought in Europe is hitting agricultural production: the biggest losses are expected in maize Heatwaves and water shortages affecting the whole of Europe are putting serious pressure on agricultural production, particularly summer crops. Whilst crop yields are falling in the UK, France, Switzerland, southern Germany and northern Italy …
Read More »Yusuf Gabay: The strong position of Turkish dried fruit in the global market is based on our robust institutional and technical infrastructure
Press release… September, 2026… Executives from FRUCOM, Waren-Verein and NZV visited Türkiye at the invitation of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB) and met with producers, research institutions and exporters. The Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association has strengthened its long-standing cooperation with sector organisations in Europe through a comprehensive …
Read More »China launches CottonMind 1.0 – Dedicated AI platform for cotton research and farmers…
The Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, working with the academy’s Western Agricultural Research Center, has released CottonMind 1.0, a specialised digital platform built for the cotton sector. The launch marks an effort to connect cotton research, breeding, field management and farmer advisory services through …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
