Farming

When Alex Tawiah and Georgina Nyarko first heard about beekeeping on their cocoa farm, they were skeptical. Could bees really help them earn a steady income?   They put their misgivings aside and decided to work with Goshen Global Vision, a non-profit that helps small farmers build sustainable livelihoods. With …

Mediterranean province of Antalya, which holds a significant share in Türkiye’s ornamental plant production and exports, will establish an Organised Agricultural Zone (OTB) to ramp up the sector’s productivity. Numerous cut flowers, primarily carnations, grown in greenhouses in Antalya region are sent to 80 countries, contributing to the country’s economy. …

Central Anatolian province of Niğde, which ranks second after Black Sea’s Samsun region in Türkiye’s white cabbage production, has reached the end of the harvest season. The yield, which was 132,155 tonnes in 2024, is expected to exceed 135,000 tonnes this year. Furkan Mete, Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry …

It’s been a pivotal year for the circular economy, full of big ideas and practical breakthroughs. Before we fully dive into 2026, we’re hitting pause for a moment of reflection. Join Fin, Lou, and Pippa who have hand-picked their favourite, most insightful, and memorable moments from the conversations they’ve had …

Press release… FOOD TRADE BETWEEN TÜRKİYE AND JAPAN GAINS STRENGTH UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF AHBİB… VEYSEL MEMİŞ: WE REACHED 172.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN NOVEMBER AND OPENED NEW DOORS IN JAPAN The Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association (AHBİB), which recorded exports worth 172.1 million dollars in November, has …

November, 2025… Adaptation can seem daunting for rural businesses, but it’s a win-win. By adopting sustainable farming techniques like agroforestry, small-scale farmers can drive economic growth while protecting their land.  In the third episode in our “Life stories” mini-series, we head to the Peruvian Amazon to see adaptation in action. …

Press release… The Joint Council Meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) was held in Ankara, chaired by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz along with a large number of council members. Fevzi Çondur, TOBB Trade Exchanges Council Vice …

The Agricultural Technologies Cluster (TÜME), which aims to promote technology-supported agriculture and autonomous farm applications in Türkiye, seeks to boost productivity in the sector by reaching 40,000 young people engaged in agriculture and livestock farming. The Agricultural Technologies Cluster (TÜME), which aims to promote technology-supported agriculture and autonomous farm applications …

Following the completion of the chestnut harvest in the Aegean province of Aydın, the products are being processed and prepared for export. According to FAO data, Türkiye ranks fourth in the world with a production of 71,000 tonnes, while Aydın is the province with the highest chestnut production. The Provincial …

Turkish olives, exported to 65 countries with a value of 35 million dollars, set their sights on the Middle East market The Marmara Olive Agricultural Sales Cooperative Union (Marmarabirlik) achieved its highest ever export figure in 2025, selling 35 million dollars worth of olives to 65 countries. The Marmara Olive …