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Tractor protests threaten EU’s green farming policies!

It was the puddles of green sludge left by the tires of massive tractors in western Belgium’s industrial farmlands that drew the attention of biological engineer Ineke Maes. The slime was destructive algae, the result of the excess of chemicals used by farmers to boost their crops, but at a high cost to …

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Bedri Girit: We are among the top 10 countries in the world in all product groups in the aquaculture and animal products sector

Press release… Türkiye, the world’s food warehouse, strengthens in the US market with Turkish Tastes… Turkish Tastes second edition launched in the USA… The second edition of the “Turkish Tastes-TURQUALITY Project” book, supported by the Ministry of Trade with the participation of 6 food exporters’ associations under the roof of …

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Skyrocketing cocoa prices feared to trigger chocolate shortages worldwide!

‘It’s upsetting considering we haven’t witnessed such a significant decrease in cocoa output in recent years,’ president of Ghana cocoa buyers group tells Anadolu… ACCRA, Ghana… Chocolate lovers around the world may have to brace themselves for a sweet treat shortage as cocoa prices reach unprecedented heights, with economists projecting …

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The world has passed “peak child”

Hans Rosling famously coined the term “peak child” for the moment in global demographic history when the number of children stops increasing. Hans Rosling According to UN data, the world has now passed “peak child,” which is defined as the number of children under the age of five. The chart …

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Canadian farm sector income expected to reach new records…

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, with results showing that overall Canadian farm income is expected to have reached a new record in 2023. The agriculture sector continued to show very strong overall economic performance in 2023, despite numerous challenges, including droughts …

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Global organic area grows more than ever before…

The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million hectares. The number of organic producers also saw a significant rise, surpassing 4.5 million. The sales of organic food reached nearly 135 billion euros in 2022. The latest figures and the statistical yearbook “The …

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Ahmet Tiryakioğlu: We are on a promotional attack as ‘Food Exporters of Türkiye’ brand!

Ahmet Tiryakioğlu announced that “Food Exporters of Türkiye” brand is on a promotional attack! Ahmet Tiryakioğlu, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM) Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Sector Board, gave information about the Turkish Food Exporters brand, which is formed by 6 exporters’ associations in different regions, of …

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Five ways AI will improve agriculture in 2024…

– Spending on AI in agriculture is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 23.1%, according to Research and Markets. – The global IoT in agriculture market size was valued at $27.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach …

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Number of organic producers in the world exceeds 4.5 million…

Press release… Thirty-seven companies from Türkiye exhibited their products within the scope of green agriculture and competitive price vision at the Nuremberg Organic Food Fair (BioFach), which is described as “the world’s largest organic food fair”. The Turkish organic sector showed suppliers from all over the world that it is …

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Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Associations’ activities for E-commerce/E-export continue…

Press release… EASTERN BLACK SEA EXPORTERS’ ASSOCIATION’S ACTIVITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-COMMERCE / E-EXPORT IN THE REGION CONTINUE UNABATED… In addition to the support provided by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB) in all areas of exports, a new one has been added to its efforts to develop …

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