Farming

Press release… Brussels, 28 November 2025 — The European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) welcomes thepublication of the new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomyand a clearer recognition that agriculture and forestry are central to Europe’s shift awayfrom fossil-based products. As Europe faces growing climate, energy and competitiveness pressures, …

Press release… Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that Turkish food exporters have ramped up their exports to Japan by 75 percent in the last five years, from 209 million to 367 million dollars. “We expect Türkiye’s food exports to Japan to make …

Press release… The Aegean Exporters’ Association (EİB) established the “EİB Spice Technical Committee” The Aegean Furniture, Paper and Forest Products Exporters’ Association (EMKOÜİB) established the “EİB Spice Technical Committee” to ensure the export of spices, which complement the flavours of the tables, with greater added value and healthier quality, ensure …

IFOAM Organics Europe welcomes the publication of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its objective to move away from fossil fuels materials by favouring sustainable biomass. Yet, while the Strategy recognises the importance of sustainably produced biomass, it fails in clearly highlighting organic farming as a central solution.  The decision to …

World Olive Tree Day was proclaimed at the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2019 and takes place on 26 November every year. The olive tree, specifically the olive branch, holds an important place in the minds of men and women. Since ancient times, it has symbolized peace, …

Press release… Akhisar Commodity Exchange Chairman Alper Alhat came together with olive oil producers. At the meeting, which was also attended by Murat Akın, Manisa Provincial Coordinator of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution (TKDK). Pointing out that a two-phase model was imposed on olive oil factories because they …

Ali Yıldız, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Marmara Olive Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Union (Marmarabirlik), stated that they export to 68 countries and aim to send olives and other products to the Middle Eastern market through a special initiative centered in Saudi Arabia. We’ve raised our export target …

Press release… COP 31 in Türkiye: A test of sincerity for political will As Türkiye’s hosting of COP 31 is confirmed, experts point out that this diplomatic success comes with significant responsibilities. According to Dr. Nuran Talu, who emphasizes that Türkiye must be prepared for international criticism for its climate …

Press release… At COP30, Türkiye as one of the pilot countries, presented its experience in the Convergence Initiative, integrating global agenda of food systems transformation with climate action. The panel event underscored Türkiye’s pioneering role in advancing policy coherence and multi-stakeholder collaboration on a global scale. 21 November 2025,Belém –The panel …

Press release… Thanks to your support, our Association is experiencing one of its most successful periods in the seed sector. Founded 40 years ago on solid foundations and principles, our Association has achieved two more significant milestones in its 41st year. We made significant contributions, together with Sub-Union of Seed …