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The income gap between small and large farms is widening in Europe!

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 …

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‘Security of food supply’ becomes a global priority…

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 …

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Global food prices hit 18-month high in October!

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 …

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Russia’s agrifood exports reach 43.5 billion dollars…

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 …

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Dr. Aslı Samancı: Propolis is a completely natural bee product!

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 …

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Türkiye aims to achieve 30 percent of world raisin exports on its own!

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 …

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Global co-operation for precision agriculture technologies!

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 …

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Ali Uçar: We set out with the goal of creating the brand ‘Made in Ayvalık’

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 …

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Farmers and businesses joining together to protect the world’s most precious resource; soil

October, 2024… Nestlé partners with Agritech company Klim to put regenerative food systems into practice at scale… Industry experts, representatives of NGOs, and policymakers gathered at the European Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Amsterdam were met by a handful of protesters at the door. These people were protesting against industrial farming …

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India; unlocking the potential of floating solar power

During my childhood, I often used to go boating in one of Delhi’s picturesque lakes. I loved the wobbly feeling of standing on the floating jetty before boarding the boat. Little did I know that these age-old platforms could one day play a pivotal role in generating solar power, contributing …

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