Medicinary and Aromatic Plants

Based on data from the Noah’s Ark National Biological Diversity Database, managed by the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Türkiye is home to 3 phytogeographical regions: Euro-Siberian, Mediterranean and Irano-Turanian. Acting as a natural bridge between Asia and Europe, Türkiye …

‘Tarhun herb,’ a type of medicinal and aromatic plant frequently used to add flavour to dishes in Bayburt, is moving towards commercialisation following the geographical indication. June, 2025, Bayburt… To encourage the production of tarhun herb, which was first identified in Bayburt in the early 1900s, the Provincial Directorate of …

A “Fragrance Tunnel” featuring fragrant and colorful flowers and plants has been established in Türkiye’s northwestern province of Edirne. This project, aimed at creating a new attraction in the city, began three years ago at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Dye Plants Garden within the Thrace Agricultural Research Institute …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that truffles contributed 650 million lira to the country’s economy in 2024. Ankara… The ministry shared data on truffles for 2024 on its social media account. The post pointed out that truffles are the hidden treasure of the green homeland, stating, ‘Truffles, our …

Aromatic Plants and Spice Producers Association (ABÜDER) President Aydın Acun announced that imported spice products cannot be produced in Türkiye due to climatic conditions and that almost all of the spices that the climatic conditions allow are already produced. “For example, cumin. Turkish cumin is categorised as a quality product …

Stating that Türkiye exported 31 million dollars to the USA last year, Aydın Acun announced that 22 million dollars of exports in spices and aromatic plants were made to Germany. “Last year, we surpassed the 250 million dollar band in exports. After the good year we had in 2021, 2022 …

While Turkish spices and aromatic plants sweeten meals in 156 countries on 5 continents, the sector made a significant contribution to the national economy with exports worth 250 million dollars last year. Türkiye stands out worldwide in aromatic plant production. While Turkish spices and aromatic plants flavour dishes in 156 …

Diyarbakır, April, 2025… Located in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hevsel Gardens have been the site of uninterrupted agriculture for 8,000 years. The wild herbs growing naturally there are transformed into a culinary feast in the rich Diyarbakır cuisine. Fed by the Tigris River and …

Press release… Nurettin Tarakçıoğlu, Vice President of the Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forestry Products Exporters’ Association, said that Türkiye’s non-wood forest products exports amounted to 181 million dollars in 2024. “While oregano accounted for 48 percent of total spice exports, 32 percent was from laurel. We carry out 70 percent …

Press statement… European Agroforestry Federation (EURAF) takes note of today’s publication of the ‘Vision for EU Agriculture and Food’, launched by Vice President Raffaele Fitto, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms and Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen.   While the document addresses matters of existential importance for European agriculture – …