Agricultural Economy

The International Grains Council predicts that world grain production will surge by 62 million tonnes to 2 billion 368 million tonnes in the 2025/2026 season. While a decline is expected in corn, wheat and soya production is expected to rise. Global consumption is also expected to rise. According to the …

In Sarıgöl district of Manisa province, planting of ‘Autumn King’ grape variety resistant to cold weather is increasing rapidly. This seedless and large-grained variety is not affected by frost events thanks to its late ripening. In Sarıgöl district of Manisa, the planting of the ‘Autumn King’ grape species, which stands …

According to TURKSTAT data, while Türkiye is self-sufficient in most of the crops, the rate of meeting domestic consumption remains low in some crops such as rice, cotton and maize. While the level of self-sufficiency is high in bread wheat and vegetables, lower figures are noteworthy in some crops. While …

Press release… 04/04/2025 Rising vegetable oil quotations offset lower prices for wheat, maize, rice and sugar… Rome – The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark of world food commodity price developments, remained largely unchanged in March from its revised February value, as declines in world cereal and sugar quotations offset a notable …

Award-winning chef Yunus Emre Akkor, who introduced Ottoman and Turkish cuisine to the world, talked about his research on gastronomy and culinary history and food sustainability under the title ‘Culinary Stories of an Empire’ at Sabancı University. Akkor said, “There is a fact that should not be forgotten: Food (dish, …

Applications for WE Lead Food Türkiye 2025, designed for professionals who work in any field that touches the food system, make a difference in their careers, want to trigger change in the food system and make an impact, are now open. The WE Lead Food Türkiye Programme is part of …

While SDG5 focuses on gender equality, how are cooperatives in different regions empowering women and working towards making this a reality? From argan co-ops in Morocco and in artisans in India, to agents of ecological change in Uruguay and textile upcycling in India, here are four women’s co-ops accelerating action for …

Press release… Date: 8 April 2025 Event: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ankara Time: 09.30 – 12.45 The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are launching a major publication, Digital Technologies for Agriculture in Türkiye, which takes a comprehensive look …