Agricultural Economy

In 2024, organic fresh produce experienced a remarkable year, with sales reaching 9.5 billion dollars–an increase of 5.7% from the previous year. Once again partnering with Category Partners, Organic Produce Network has compiled an annual report, State of Organic Produce 2024, showcasing the top-performing organic produce categories, plus key factors …

Press release… American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. Zippy Duval “Trade is critical to the success of farmers and ranchers across the country. We share the administration’s goal of leveling the playing …

Press release… General assembly and award enthusiasm in fresh fruit and vegetable and fruit and vegetable products exporters… Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, which earned 1 billion 314 million dollars in foreign currency by realising 22 percent of Türkiye’s 6 billion dollars of fresh fruit and vegetable and …

The road map to be followed in line with the decisions of the National Nutrition Council was discussed at a meeting organised. At the meeting; Enriching foods with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, folic acid, vitamin B12 and iron, Reducing salt and sugar intake in the diet, Determining …

Press release… Three-month exports of the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector, which covers basic food products, especially wheat flour, pasta, vegetable oils, biscuits and sugary and cocoa products, were announced as 3.2 billion dollars. The cereal producers, who managed to ramp up their exports by 3.9 percent in this …

Press release… Unlocking Opportunities for Regional and Global Growth… Djibouti City, Djibouti – 9 April 2025 Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup call may turn out to be a good omen …

Press release… Dried fig exporters expect a more constructive cooperation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to solve the aflatoxin and ochratoxin problem. Stating that aflatoxin and ochratoxin formation increased in dried fig exports in the 2024/25 season due to climate change, Mehmet Ali Işık, Chair of the Aegean …

The Ministry of Trade, which temporarily stopped the export of lemons for the stability of the domestic market, took a step back after the reactions of the producers. Minister Ömer Bolat announced that the ban, which started on 8 April, was lifted after the evaluations made. The Ministry of Trade …

Geography is destiny. This often-repeated phrase proves itself on many occasions. More often, I’m inclined to adopt this view to food choices and regional cuisines. Geography surely defines one’s taste preferences. Your taste palate is shaped according to what grows around you. When it comes to olives, I tend to define a …

The aging population in Türkiye’s agriculture is posing a risk to the country’s food security, Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) President Şemsi Bayraktar has warned, calling for urgent action to lure the young population into the industry. The average age of farmers rose to 59 last year with the average being …