Farming

The livestock sector is a cornerstone of economic growth, rural development and national food supply security. Red meat, milk and other animal products are not just a matter of food; they are also a strategic area at the heart of production, employment, and environmental sustainability. Conditions have been changing rapidly …

Press release… The Aegean Region’s record-breaking export growth was achieved by the cereals, pulses and oilseeds sector. Semolina The cereals, pulses and oilseeds sector in the Aegean Region is steadily progressing toward its 1.1 billion dollars export target. The Aegean Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters’ Association has set an …

Press release… Akhisar, a district of Manisa province, Türkiye’s leader in table olive production, opened this year’s harvest season with the slogan “If You’re Going to Break, Don’t Break Hearts, But the olives!” Alper Alhat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Akhisar Commodity Exchange, emphasized that labour, love …

Professor Dr. Abdulla Sakallı, Head of the Industrial Engineering Department at İskenderun Technical University and an expert on climate change impacts, stated that they have reported weather events around İskenderun and the Gulf region over the past 30 years and have developed models for the period up to 2100. “The …

Press release… With climate change and deforestation increasingly threatening global forests, the side event provided an opportunity for participants to discover the activities and achievements of the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme… 28 October 2025, Istanbul – The achievements and collaborative spirit of the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP) were the focus …

Produced in Türkiye’s northwestern province of Edirne during the Ottoman period and likened to a “spy story” after its formula was taken to France, the legendary color Rouge d’Adrinople has re-entered the region’s economic and cultural heritage thanks to ongoing efforts. Developed by Edirne dye masters in the 15th century …

Press release… Stating that Türkiye’s annual cotton requirement is approximately 1.6 million tonnes, Fevzi Çondur, Chair of the Aydın Commodity Exchange and National Cotton Council, said, “Cotton is the raw material for the textile and ready-to-wear clothing sector, which is one of the driving forces behind our country’s exports and …

İsmail Yılmaz, Chair of the Central Anatolia Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the loans and supports provided demonstrate that the agricultural sector is being neglected. Yılmaz underlined that while cut flower production costs are rising, export figures are declining. “Last year, we exported 481 million stems of …

Press release… The EU’s Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture needs to be based on a robust analysis and a clear recognition that farm viability is essential to keep younger generations engaged in farming. The post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must keep its market orientation and support the sector in …

Türkiye’s Agricultural Insurance Pool (TARSİM) has paid 27 billion Turkish Liras (643 million dollars) in compensation to insured farmers and producers this year, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and TARSİM Board Chairman Dr. Ahmet Bağcı… Dr. Bağcı announced that more than 500,000 damage notifications were filed across all branches of …