Agricultural Economy

Rosehips, which grow naturally in Türkiye’s northeastern province of Gümüşhane, are transformed into marmalade through a laborious process; 100 grams of rosehips contain the equivalent of a crate of oranges in vitamin C and are considered an effective remedy against illnesses like the flu. Home to 17 of Türkiye’s 27 …

Flower honey produced in the Erdemli district of Mersin province has won two gold and one silver medals in competitions in France and England. Beekeeper Selahattin Say stated that they aim to achieve international recognition. Flower honey produced in hives built in the highlands of the Erdemli district of Mersin …

Press release… Market search for Turkish products in Brazil and Chile… Turkish exporters are preparing to expand into Brazil and Chile, South America’s two largest economies, as part of the Ministry of Trade’s Distant Market Strategy. A trade delegation, coordinated by the Ministry of Trade, organized by the Turkish Exporters’ …

The agricultural futures market could launch in 2026… Ali Kırali, General Manager of the Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX – TÜRİB) stated that they have prepared the infrastructure for the futures market. “We aim to trade futures contracts based on electronic warehouse (commodity) receipts (EWR) and TMEX’s price indices in this …

In Izmir, Türkiye’s winter vegetable production hub, producers are being supported by local vegetable seedlings with long shelf lives. Broccoli Izmir… With an annual production of approximately 325,000 tonnes of winter vegetables across 15 crops, Izmir significantly meets the country’s needs in this area. Ranked first in broccoli, celery, artichoke …

Isparta’s carnations are making a splash in the European market… Carnations produced in Isparta province are exported abroad, contributing economically to both the region and its producers. Can Selçuk Isparta… Carnation production has increased in Isparta in recent years, where 65 percent of the world’s rose oil production is produced. …

A pomegranate harvest ceremony was held in the Pamukkale district of Denizli province, Türkiye’s fifth-largest pomegranate producer. The event, attended by Governor Ömer Faruk Coşkun and agricultural officials, highlighted the export potential of the Hejaz pomegranate and its importance to agricultural production. The pomegranate harvest has begun in Denizli, which …

This year, a 140,000-tonne yield is expected from cotton planted on 290,000 decares in Türkiye’s eastern Mediterranean’s province of Hatay. Governor Mustafa Masatlı expressed his hope for a successful harvest season and stated that agricultural support will continue. This year, a 140,000-tonne yield is expected from cotton planted on 290,000 …

Tonne price of cocoa drops below 7,000 dollars since end of 2024, amid estimates of increased supply, weaking demand… ISTANBUL… The highly volatile price of cocoa declined over 40 percent in global markets as drought concerns eased in West Africa and harvest increases. The tonne price of cocoa dropped below …

Press release… The INTERFRESH EURASIA – Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Packaging, Storage, Logistics and New Technologies Fair, which has been held since 2018, took place in Izmir from September 18-20, 2025, bringing together visitors and exhibitors from over 70 countries. Interfresh, with 158 companies representing over 200 brands, hosted 14,540 visitors. …