Agricultural Economy

Growth rate figures in Turkey are not yet supported by an increase in productivity at the desired level. There is a need for more inclusive and continuous studies to systematically analyse and resolve productivity problems at national and sectoral level, at different segments and scales. In addition, development of mechanisms, …

In the January-October period, 26 thousand 109 tons of fish oil and fish meal (flour) were exported and 45 million 360 thousand 603 dollars obtained in return. According to the data of Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB), during January-October term of this year, Turkey exported 26 thousand 109 tons …

Saudi Arabia, in a new decision, has officially suspended purchasing animal products from Turkey, Turkish media reported Saturday, citing governmental statements. The information was shared with Turkish daily Dünya by the commercial counselor of Turkey’s embassy in Riyadh, who cited a note from Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the Turkish capital …

Milk producers will breathe thanks to China… Press release… China has become the 6th country to which the dairy industry exports the most in 5 months. The Turkish dairy industry has made a fast entry into China, where it received an export visa in May 2020. Turkey has showed a …

Turkish poultry and poultry products exports to China which were initiated earlier this month as a result of long-term mutual negotiations are set to provide $20 million in added value annually to the national economy, a sectoral official said Friday. Turkish Poultry Meat Manufacturers and Breeders’ Association (BESD-BIR) Chairperson Naci …

Egg prices, which bottomed due to Iraq’s halt to egg imports, peak during the pandemic process. In the last month, while the price of the egg has soared by 30 percent, egg producers noted that the rise was due to the cost increase. Stating that there is not an extreme …

200 million dollars export with 200 products in organic agriculture… Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Deputy General Director of Plant Production Dr. Mehmet Hasdemir said that Turkey ranks 6th in terms of the number of organic farmers across the world. Dr. Hasdemir noted that with 75 thousand farmers, 200 million …

“The agriculture and food industry has an important role to play” Lise Walbom, CEO of Food Nation Denmark, stated that the agriculture and food industry has an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Walbom emphasized that one of the biggest challenges of the humanity in 21st century …

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) on Wednesday jointly extended a loan of 11 million euros (nearly $13 million) to Turkish chocolate maker Altınmarka to finance growing demand for its products. The loan will finance the company’s increased working capital …

Turkey collects over 7.5M tons of cow milk in 9 months… In January-September, cow milk production rises 4%, dairy products exports up… Turkey collected over 7.5 million tons of cow milk in the first nine months of 2020, the country’s statistical authority (TURKSTAT) announced on Wednesday. Cow milk production increased …