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Ahmet Güldal: Durum wheat in Turkish Grain Board stocks opened for the exports

DURUM WHEAT IN TMO STOCKS OPENED FOR THE EXPORTS! In his speech at the Intercontinental Commodity Exchange Dubai (ICE) conference, Turkish Grain Board (TMO) General Manager Ahmet Güldal told the international participants that Türkiye is the birthplace of wheat and highlighted the crucial role of the Southeastern Anatolia Region in …

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Sinan Kızıltan: Turkish salmon exports soared by 31 percent in 2024

Press release… Sinan Kızıltan, Chairman of the Sector Board of Turkish Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Associations, stated that Turkish salmon production and exports have come a long way and exports soared by 31 percent in 2024, from 349 million dollars to 498 million dollars. Türkiye’s salmon exports saw a …

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Namık Kemal Parlak; Türkiye’s next generation flour millers

The Turkish flour industry is facing challenges, particularly in the wake of the wheat import ban. With Egypt and Russia reducing Turkey’s share in the global flour market, the road ahead appears difficult. However, I believe that despite these trying times, the future of the Turkish flour industry remains promising. …

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Dr. Doğan Yaşar: A serious drought is expected this summer

Dams in Türkiye’s western province of Izmir, particularly Tahtalı Dam, are experiencing significant decreases in water levels. Tahtalı Dam, which serves as the main water source for the city, has reached the lowest occupancy rate in recent years, standing at 15.44 percent. Other dams in the region, including Balçova, Ürkmez, …

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Muhammet Öztürk: Petfood sector will reach its export targets with URGE Project

Press release… The cat and dog food sector, which has grown 30 times in the last 10 years and reached 145 million dollars in exports, met in the URGE Project within the Aegean Grains, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters Association. Speaking at the ‘Cat and Dog Food Production and …

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Four EU priorities in agriculture and food!

With a 2040 perspective, the Agriculture and Food Vision Strategy Paper, which promises better conditions for farmers in Europe, sets four priority areas: ‘Making the agricultural sector more attractive, Competitiveness and resilience, Preparing for the future, Fair living and working conditions in rural areas’. The EU Commission, with the perspective …

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Demand for turnip juice soared by 40 percent during winter time!

The demand for turnip juice, which has immune-boosting properties, has soared by 40 percent as the cold weather continues to affect Türkiye. Sıla Satıcı Turnip juice, which is exported to more than 30 countries, especially Europe, is among the most preferred healthy drinks on the tables with its immune system …

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Alpaslan Özgüçlü: Oba Makarna signed a 35 million dollar deal at Dubai Gulfood Fair

Oba Makarna (Pasta), which realises 25 percent of pasta production in Türkiye and 7 percent of global pasta trade, took its place in Dubai Gulfood Fair, one of the biggest food fairs of the world, this year. Bringing Turkish pasta to the tables of the world with 40 different product …

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Fevzi Çondur: We need a stronger collaboration between industrialists and producers in cotton sector

The 7th National Cotton Summit, held in Aegean province of Aydın, focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Turkish cotton in the global market and exploring sustainable production strategies. The event, organized by the Aydın Commodity Exchange and the National Cotton Council (UPK), gathered industry representatives and industrialists to address the …

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Salih Çelik: We aim to become a self-sufficient country in red meat

THE GOAL OF A SELF-SUFFICIENT COUNTRY… Salih Çelik, General Director of Animal Husbandry, stated that they aim to become a self-sufficient country in red meat by increasing productivity in animal production. “The red meat sector is not only a food production area, but also a critical sector that directly contributes …

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