Oil Seed Crops

Turkiye’s production of major oilseeds – sunflowerseeds, cottonseeds, and soybeans – in MY 2022/23 isprojected to rebound from the previous year as strong prices are expected to spur increased plantings.Notwithstanding these forecasted increases in production, Turkiye is expected to continue its heavyreliance on imported oilseeds and meal. Meal and oil …

In response to the claims that sunflower oil stocks are depleted due to the Ukraine crisis, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Professor Dr. Vahit Kirişci said, “Our country has sufficient sunflower oil stocks. Do not rely on baseless claims. There is nothing to be worried about.” “Speculations that do not …

Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil: The inability to import from these countries due to the Russia-Ukraine war caused concern in the oil industry. Stating that ships to import raw materials from both countries could not come to Turkey during the war, Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil, Chair of the Vegetable Oil Industrialists’ Association (BYSD), said, “Price …

When the Russia-Ukraine war is added to the problem in food supply that started with the pandemic, measures are increasing in Turkiye. In this framework, periodic arrangements can be made in the export of some agricultural products. In this context, 34 more products were added to the list of 20 …

Press release… Abalıoğlu Yağ (Oil) met with food professionals in Gulfood 2022, one of the most important food fairs in the world. Exporting to more than 30 countries in total, Abalıoğlu Yağ had the opportunity to introduce its products to new markets at the exhibition and met with industry representatives …

Şafak Kırbiç, Chairman of the Board of Trakya Birlik (Union of Thrace Oil Seeds Agricultural Sales Cooperatives), said that the Union operates in 13 provinces. Indicating that the Union has carried out important works with its partners, Kırbiç said, “Trakya Birlik is the sector leader that trades more than 20 …

Trakya Yağlı Tohumlar Tarım Satış Kooperatifler Birliği (Union of Thrace Oil Seeds Agricultural Sales Cooperatives) established by the Agriculture Sales Cooperatives for Oil Seeds of Babaeski, Edirne and Lüleburgaz in 1966, is known by its abbreviated name “Trakya Birlik”. Continuing its activities with a history of more than half a century in …

Autumn plantings are drawing to a close, in Europe. Rapeseed areas (for the 2022 harvest) have gone up again in most European production countries, as oilseeds benefit from the attractive prices and planting conditions, which have been satisfactory worldwide. On the other hand, soft winter wheat plantings will remain unchanged …

Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil, Chairperson of the Vegetable Oil Industrialists’ Association (BYSD), said that he predicted that sunflower oil prices could stabilize as in January and February. Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil Tahir Büyükhelvacıgil said, “It doesn’t end with just oil. We are also dependent on the outside in the cardboard, cap, tin and many …

Press release… Mustafa Terci, Chairperson of Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association, said that their most important expectation in 2022 is to overcome the intermittent process in the poppy seed exports to India, their traditional export market. Poppy seed Terci said, “If this is achieved, it will make …