Agricultural Economy

Ali Rıza Türker, Chairman of the Board of Tariş Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Union, in his written statement, thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli on behalf of Tariş stakeholders and producers owing to TMO’s (Turkish Grain Board) purchasing policies regarding raisin markets. Indicating that …

MAY Seed Took Exemplary Precautions in Covid-19 pandemy when importance of agricultural production became apparent both in Turkey and abroad, MAY Seed that is the pioneering seed producer of Turkey continued with its breeding, production, and domestic and international marketing processes without interruption thanks to the precautions it had taken.  …

Press release… Logistics centres to be established in the target countries after the pandemic will play a major role on the road to the export target of 226.6 billion dollars in 2023. Aegean exporters have the opinion that new generation solutions to be put into operation in logistics will both …

In a written statement made by the General Directorate of Tea Enterprises (ÇAYKUR), it is stated that the purchases of tea started on May 19 still continue. 165 thousand tons of tea in the second offshoot period and 412 thousand tons of fresh tea in total has been purchased. ÇAYKUR, …

In accordance with the President’s Decision published in the Official Gazette, grant support will be provided to agricultural and rural economic infrastructure investments for rural development in the period of 2021-2025. Decision on Supporting Agricultural Based Economic Investments and Rural Economic Infrastructure Investments within the Scope of Rural Development Supports …

Rector of Bayburt University Dr. Selçuk Coşkun said that Bayburt honey, which has proved to have a unique consistency, brightness, aroma and nutritional values, differs from other honeys. 100 hives distributed to beekeepers who attended the vocational course… Stating that they have established Beekeeping Research and Application Centre, Dr. Coşkun …

Press release… Ankara – July, 29 2020 – Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar said that stubble burning in agricultural fields is an outdated practice that damages to farmers essentially. Bayraktar said, “Burning the stubble means burning the efficiency of the soil. Our farmers should think about …

Press release… The statement made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in which product purchasing would be made by TMO (Turkish Grain Board) during 2020-21 season, has led to great joy for raisins, dried figs and dried apricots sectors when entering the new season. Stating that they have been dominating the …

Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association Chairman Hayrettin Uçak said that black figs are mostly sent to European countries and that efforts to expand the market continue, especially they are working overtime to increase the export figures in the Far East market. Uçak said, “The world’s best quality figs …

The fresh fruit and vegetable exports of Turkey’s Aegean region almost doubled in the first half of 2020 and reached $137 million (TL 938 million), according to the leading exporters’ group. Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association Chairman Hayrettin Uçak said Sunday the region’s exports of fruit and vegetable …