Agricultural Economy

Turkey expects to export 180 million dollars of table grapes from Manisa province this season. 50 thousand registered farmers in Manisa and its environs produce grapes in about 1 million decares of vineyard. Manisa region provides 60-70 percent of Turkey’s annual 4 million tons of grapes and produces between 2.5-3 …

Central Asia and Sub-Regional Coordinator Viorel Gutu, FAO Representative in Turkey, said that Covid-19 poses a threat to food security. UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Turkey, Central Asia and Sub-Regional Coordinator Viorel Gutu said, “We have to take strict measures on a global scale related to food …

Exports of Turkish cologne more than tripled to 13.2 million dollars year-on-year in the first half of 2020 amid a steep rise in demand for hygiene products during the coronavirus pandemic, official data showed on Saturday. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data, Turkey exported 334,000 tons of its …

Press release… Bel Karper achieved a great success during the period of the COVID-19 epidemic, which caused a contraction in trade across the world. The company made its first export to Uzbekistan, which has been a scene of intense competition from local and regional producers. Bel Karper, interpreting traditional cheese …

As of June 30, the consolidated net profit of GÜBRETAŞ, which was the parent company share, was 123.4 million TL. GÜBRETAŞ announced its balance sheet regarding its activities in the first 6 months of this year on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). Continuing its pioneering role in the sector with …

It is demanded that sunflower imports, in which there is a production inadequacy, should be banned and thus producers should be supported while avoiding 500 million dollars of import. Sunflower is one of the agricultural products in which Turkey has a production deficit. Despite the annual production of 2 million …

Esra Kaplan stated that they want to take part in the “APPLIED FARMER SCHOOLS” (UÇO), which was established under the leadership of FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organization) and funded by the EU, as agricultural consultants. Esra Kaplan, TAR-DER Şanlıurfa Provincial Representative and freelance agriculture consultant, said, “As Şanlıurfa Agricultural …

Press release… 20.08.2020- Ankara Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar said that they expect to decline in grape yield this year due to adverse climatic conditions along with effective pest and diseases. Bayraktar said, “The price of raisins should be announced as at least 13.50 liras so …

Chairman of Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association Birol Celep made a written statement. Evaluating the future of dried fruit industry, Celep continued as follows: It was already known before the Covid-19 epidemic that sectors such as agriculture and food had a strategic importance and because of this epidemic …

Report Name: Japan Begins to Explore Regulations for Alternative MeatProductsReport Category: Agricultural Situation, Oilseeds and Products, Livestock and Products Prepared By: Daisuke SasataniReport Highlights: To stimulate the use of non-traditional protein sources in the Japanese diet, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries established a public-private partnership to develop regulations …