Agricultural Economy

Human beings, who are under the delusion that they will solve all kinds of problems with the power they get from the rapid development of technology, are in a great consumption frenzy. With the unbearable lightness of consuming more, mankind has started to push the limits of the natural balance, …

At a high-level meeting on 27 June in Geneva, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu told participants that by 2050 global food production will need to increase by at least 30-40% – while also minimising the negative impact on the environment. Qu Dongyu The event was among several sessions dedicated to trade and food …

Global temperatures in June again broke existing records, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said – the thirteenth month in a row to do so.  The monthly Market Monitor produced by the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) warned that agricultural yields could be affected if extreme heat persists, especially if episodes occur during periods of …

Across the world and around the clock, the buying and selling of food commodities take place along supply chains that get food from producers to consumers. Having up-to-date information about the prices of these commodities as they change hands improves the transparency and efficiency of markets, enabling producers, traders, consumers …

The annual increase in the producer price index of agricultural products (agriculture-PPI) slowed from 61.2 percent in May to 54.6 percent in June, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has said. The index of agriculture, hunting and related services rose 54.9 percent annually, while the increases for non-perennial and perennial crops were …

Raspberry cultivation and supply is increasing in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere to meet the usual summer demand. Germany has made an early start to the season. Prospects in terms of yield and quality are quite good, but prices vary greatly from region to region. Switzerland is preparing for …

Press release… Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forestry Products Exporters’ Association and the European Commission Directorate General for Health and Food Safety and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry officials from Ankara exchanged views on the spice sector within the scope of EU harmonisation studies. Kazım Gürel “We are very happy …

Press release… Celal Kadooğlu, Chair of the Southeastern Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association, in his written statement, said that Türkiye exported around 700 million dollars to Syria in the first half of this year. “Among the exporting sectors, cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products ranked first with …

Press release… Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), announced that they exported 1.01 billion dollars between January-June 2024. Stating that they achieved an 8 percent increase in export performance in the first half of the year …

Press release… Fresh fruit and vegetable and fruit and vegetable products are taking firm steps towards the 6 billion export target… Hayrettin Uçak Fresh fruit and vegetable and fruit and vegetable products sectors exports in the first half of 2024 with a surge of 9 percent in the first half …