Farming

Press release… Türkiye closed the 2024/25 season with a new record of 255 million dollars in table olive exports and made a bright start to the 2025/26 season. Starting on 1 October 2025, table olive exports for the 2025/26 season rose by 13 percent in the first month, from 22 …

Türkiye has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading agricultural producers, ranking first globally in seven key crops and securing a top-three position in 22 products, according to data from the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry. Hazelnuts With 38.6 million hectares of farmland, the country produces a wide range of goods, from fruits …

Iraq loses top destination for Türkiye’s flour exports to Syria, with Damascus importing 529,000 tonnes of flour in first 10 months… ISTANBUL… Syria became Türkiye’s top flour export destination as of July, with Iraq losing its first place for the first time in 15 years, according to a statement by …

Press release… Celal Kadooğlu, Chair of the Southeast Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association, stated that this year’s buoyancy in the Syrian market has provided the necessary space to fill the gap, but that Türkiye may need to balance this by making counter-moves, keeping an eye on Iraq’s …

Study shows wheat crops lose many of water-saving benefits usually associated with growth at higher atmospheric concentrations of CO2 during exposure to heat wave conditions… LONDON… Future heat waves could bring wheat’s water needs well beyond current estimates, a new British study said Monday. Dr. Robert Caine Researchers from the …

The number of ecotourism areas established under the General Directorate of Forestry (OGM), affiliated with the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, has reached 136 as of November. These sites are estimated to contribute approximately 2 billion Turkish Liras annually to rural development and the national economy. According to OGM officials, ecotourism, which promotes sustainable …

Press release… The cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector in Southeastern Anatolia maintained its leading position with a 29.6 percent share of the region’s total exports, which approached 10 billion dollars in 10 months. Between January and October, the Southeastern region’s sectoral exports reached 2.9 billion dollars, an increase of …

Press release… The China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s largest import fair and one of China’s most prestigious exhibitions, once again served as a platform for significant business connections in 2025. The Turkish National Participation organisation, led by the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EIB), took place from 5 to 10 …

The Chairman of the Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Association, İsmail Yılmaz, stated that they had exported 137 million dollars worth of goods in the first ten months of the year. Antalya… Türkiye, whose flora includes more than 3,500 endemic plant species, exports significant quantities of cut flowers, indoor and …

Aloha HFU ʻOhana, We are pleased to share that during this year’s 2025 15th Annual Convention, our membership elected Christian Zuckerman as the new Vice President of Hawaiʻi Farmers Union (HFU). Christian has been a committed leader within HFU for many years. He brings extensive experience in regenerative farming, food-systems development, and farmer …