Farming

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that Türkiye is the first across the world in the production of cherries, quince, figs, apricots. Apricot Figs Pointing out that Türkiye is also in the 2nd place in the production of cherry, cucumber, melon …

Technology solutions are emerging to support farmers in optimising their farming practices to overcome financial burdens and preserve the planet. 2024 began with farmers across the world raising their voices and protesting as they are being hit by falling incomes, environmental regulations and competition from imports. Many farmers complained they feel caught between …

Press release… In the first seven months of 2024; Hazelnut exports from Türkiye reached 170 thousand 325 tonnes and 1 billion 385 million 231 thousand dollars of foreign currency inflow was provided in return and there was an increase of 11 percent in quantity and 44 percent in value in …

Press release… Saffet Kalyoncu, Chair of the Eastern Black Sea Exporters’ Association (DKİB), reported that in the Eastern Black Sea Region, exports from Trabzon, Rize, Artvin and Gümüşhane provinces, amounted to 933 million 602 thousand 83 dollars covering the January-July period of 2024. Saffet Kalyoncu “There is a 9 percent …

Press release… The total exports of the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector, which includes basic food products such as biscuits, wheat flour, vegetable oils, sugary and cocoa products and pasta, soared by 3.3 percent to 6.8 billion dollars at the end of 7 months of the year. Ahmet Tiryakioğlu …

Some regions are warming faster than others, and countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region have seen some of the most rapid warming. We observe this through temperature anomalies. Anomalies compare current temperatures to historical averages, showing us shifts over time. In the chart, each bar represents the temperature anomaly for …

Press release… Stating that the fresh fruit and vegetable sectors in Türkiye exported 3 billion 491 million dollars in 2023, Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, reported that citrus sector was represented in this export with 1 billion 112 million dollars and exceeded 1 …

Harvest continue in Mediterranean province of Mersin, which has an important place in Türkiye’s fresh fruit and vegetable production. Figs, which are harvested intensively especially in Mut district during this period, are in high demand by the consumer. Due to the continued demand, figs, which were 100 TL in the …

If the maralfalfa fodder crop, which can be harvested for 10 to 15 years after being planted once in Black Sea province of Samsun’s Bafra Plain and reaches 3 metres in 60 days, adapts to the region, it is considered that it will be a new beginning in animal husbandry …

Dr Yakup Karaaslan, Deputy General Director of Water Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, stated that Türkiye is a country with water stress and that the amount of water will decrease in 2030 and the country will become water poor. Dr. Yakup Karaaslan SAMSUN – Speaking at the …