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Press release… Struggle to enhance quality in cotton production… Muzaffer Turgut Kayhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Better Cotton Practices Association (IPUD), said that turning towards quality products instead of increasing the amount of production in cotton will ramp up the price and in this way, the …

By MARGY ECKELKAMP, September 24, 2024 What work in agriculture will be revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI)? Ryan Raguse, chief innovation officer and co-founder at Bushel, expects AI to bring further insights, replace repetitive tasks and more. Ryan Raguse “It’s already all around us. You just can’t necessarily touch it, …

The Guardian’s analysis of agricultural income data shows that the income gap between Europe’s largest and smallest farms has doubled in the last 15 years. At a time when the number of small farms is shrinking, large farms are making record profits, while small farms are struggling to survive on …

In the shadow of wars, disasters and competition, the world’s leading countries shape their agricultural policies in line with the principles of ‘food supply security’ and ‘sustainability’. The recent epidemics, wars and crises in the world have brought new practices in the agriculture and food sector, as in many other …

Prices of all major food commodities, except meat, increase, with largest rise in vegetable oils at 7.3%, reports FAO… Global food prices reached an 18-month high in October, rising 2% from September, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday. All major food commodities, except meat, saw price …

Agriculture, which is seen as one of the most important sectors in the Russian economy, is also considered among the driving forces of economic growth by the country’s authorities. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the agricultural sector, which experienced a significant decline, as in most areas of the …

Propolis is a completely natural bee product that bees collect from the leaves, stems, and buds of plants, known for its powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. With a high polyphenol content and unique bioactive components, propolis has notable anti-inflammatory and antibacterial characteristics, making it beneficial for respiratory issues such as …

Press release… The 2023/24 season of seedless dried grape (raisins), one of the traditional export products in which Türkiye is the world leader in production and exports, was completed with exports of 490 million dollars with an increase of 11 percent compared to the previous season. The 64th International Conference …

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), the pioneer of regenerative agriculture, has announced a global strategic alliance with Turkish precision agriculture technology company Topraq to enhance access to regenerative solutions. This collaboration will contribute to a more informed, efficient and profitable agricultural future.Topraq is a specialised company that uses sensor data to …

The 19th Ayvalık International Olive, Harvest and Tourism Festival, organised with the slogan ‘Value of Tourism, Capital of Olive Oil’, has started. The festival, which is held between 1-3 November, comes with a rich programme with the support of Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, Ayvalık Municipality and various local organisations. Ayvalık Chamber …