Agricultural Economy

Press release… Pointing out that last year they hosted the General Assembly of the European Spice Association (ESA), one of the largest organizations in the spice industry worldwide, Gürle said, “We have signed a very important organization with the participation of senior executives from 40 different countries with a very …

Fruit and vegetable exports from Türkiye’s Western Mediterranean region increased by 26 percent between Jan. 1 and April 11 from a year ago to stand at $229 million. Shipments of fresh vegetables and fruits generated $248 million and $41 million in revenues, respectively, according to data from the Western Mediterranean Exporters’ Association (BAİB). Citrus …

Press release… The aquaculture and animal products sector, which brought 4 billion 66 million dollars of foreign currency to Türkiye in 2022 by supplying the world’s protein needs, set an export target of 5 billion dollars for 2026. Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Association (ESÜHİB) Chairperson Bedri Girit stated …

A few days prior to the start of the fishing ban, fishermen say this season has not been productive, while an expert attributes the decrease in the species in Marmara to overfishing and pollution. The amount of seafood caught in Türkiye is decreasing every year. Although the end of the season is days away, fishermen have not yet …

Over 40% of Canadian farm operators to retire within 10 years, a study conducted in country shows… TORONTO, Canada… Canada needs 30,000 new farmers by 2033 to sustain its agriculture sector, a study showed. More than 40% of Canadian farm operators will retire within 10 years, the study conducted in …

Since it does not need much water, the camelina plant, which is one of the most popular raw materials in biodiesel production, contributes to combating climate change and reducing fossil fuel consumption. Mustafa Acar, Head of Energy Agriculture Research Center and Department of the Black Sea Agricultural Research Institute of …

As the precipitation increased by 53 percent in March, if the precipitation is regular and sufficient in April and May, the country will not experience agricultural drought in summer, the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has announced. The rainy weather in spring raised expectations in the agricultural sector, this situation was also reflected in the March …

Russia’s threat to bypass a landmark grain deal underpinned prices, with Chicago wheat futures climbing more than 1% on Monday, rising for the first time in four sessions. Corn prices eased, weighed down by improved weather outlook for U.S. spring plantings. “Rising Black Sea tensions could underpin U.S. wheat futures…,” …

Press release… Muhammet Öztürk, Chairperson of the Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds Exporters’ Association, said that oregano producers should be supported, crops should be harvested more consciously and efficiently and trainings should be increased for farmers in order to offer quality and standard production to world markets. “We need to increase …

Press release… Aegean Furniture Paper and Forest Products Exporters’ Association Vice Chairman of the Board Nurettin Tarakçıoğlu said that the Green Reconciliation regulations, which they, as Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB), focus on the most, start with sustainability production. “The ‘Spice Exporters Group’, which we have formed within the body of …