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A new study shows that reusing abandoned agricultural lands could be a useful strategy to tackle food insecurity and climate change. In many parts of the world, while new agricultural land is constantly being brought into use, too much agricultural land is being abandoned. Between 1992 and 2020, it is …

The nation is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic with enthusiasm, gratitude and profound pride, with numerous events, festivals and marches honoring both Türkiye’s founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the century-old country since the beginning of the week of Oct. 29. From the governmental institutions to …

New technologies help farmers manage crops and livestock, detect pests and diseases and optimize the use of labour, fertilizers, pesticides, feed and water… Rome – To revolutionize the agrifood sector, we must harness the power of digital tools and provide better and safer access to innovation. These were the key calls …

Collaboration is key to strengthening the global economic system: ‘We must come together’ Oct 17, 2023… “Trust-building and collaboration across countries, industries and disciplines is more important than ever,” said Forum Managing Director Mirek Dušek. Al-Bayan, a UAE daily newspaper, conducted the following Q&A with Mirek Dušek, Managing Director World …

Why is the most popular banana variety in danger of extinction? Every year, around 100 billion bananas are consumed in the world. A very large proportion of these are Cavendish bananas, which we also eat in our country. But the future of this banana variety is in danger… A type …

Türkiye, a global agricultural power in terms of output has ensured supply security through its 100-year-long history of the republic with initiatives involving technological adaptation, broadening farmer support and encouraging domestic production. While agriculture has become strategic for various reasons, comprehensive studies ranging from technological developments in agriculture to support have been …

Press release… Türkiye, which is by far the world leader in Sultana raisin production and exports, started exporting sultanas in the 2022/23 season on 1 September 2022, reaching 110 countries and obtaining 426 million dollars. Raisin exports surged by 2 percent in terms of quantity and reached 251 thousand tonnes. …

At the World Pasta Congress held in Rome on the 25th day of October in 1995, pasta makers from around the world enthusiastically agreed that pasta-a healthy, delicious, popular, sustainable and convenient food-deserved annual worldwide recognition. Every year since 1998, in countries around the globe, World Pasta Day has been …

Press release… “We expect our food exports to China, Japan and South Korea to exceed 1 billion dollars in the short term” Mehmet Ali Işık, Chair of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, said: “Türkiye is the world’s food warehouse. As Türkiye, we are strong players in the …

Russia and China signed the largest grain supply contract worth around $25.7 bln, leader of the New Overland Grain Corridor initiative Karen Ovsepyan told TASS. “Today we signed one of the largest contracts in the history of Russia and China for almost 2.5 trillion rubles ($25.7 bln – TASS) for …