Farming

Hilmi Sürek, Chairperson of Tariş Olive and Olive Oil Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Union, stated that by showing the uncertainty and increasing oil prices created by the pandemic process as a reason, the export of bulk and barreled olive oil has been banned and also said that this ban would victimize …

By Engr. Rehan Saeed The unmanned and tiny aeroplane has helped transform dimensions of agriculture. Seeding, monitoring and spraying can be done with the help of drones, saving time as well as labor costs. Many countries, including developed as well as developing, have started to reap the benefits of drones.The …

Press release… Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association Chairperson Hayrettin Uçak said that exports of tropical fruits increased by 40 percent over the last three years. Uçak said, “The way to branding as a country in agriculture and food is to produce value-added crops and to produce what the …

Branding and geographical indication has been increasing in olive oil across Turkey in recent years. The number of brands that received approval from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TPMK) reached 688 as of March 23, 2021 and the number of geographically marked olive oils reached 16. Reşit Özer, Chair …

“The purchasing policy that supports the farmer has increased our chickpea production” Turkish Grain Board (TMO) General Manager Ahmet Güldal said that Turkey increasingly has become a net exporter each year. Stating that legumes, including chickpeas, are among the main food sources, Güldal noted that these products also stand out …

Turkey’s chickpea exports reached 77.7 million dollars last year. Export of chickpeas which are used in many products from roasted ones to hummus has reached 77.7 million dollars, approximately 4.6 times over its imports. According to compilation made from Turkey Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data, thanks to increased production in chickpea, …

Siirt pistachio, called “green gold” in Siirt province, has caught on in Germany, where it was first exported. Last year, 7 tonnes of peanuts were exported to Germany under the own brand of Siirt Pistachio Processing Industry and Trade Inc., while the products, prepared in a hygienic environment through large …

Press release… Olive oil exporters disagree with the ban on the export of bulk and drum olive oil… Citing the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the increasing oil demand, the Ministry of Trade banned the export of bulk and barreled olive oil at the request of the Ministry of …

Press release… Olive oil exports banned after 20 years… Olive oil cannot be exported in bulk until October 31, 2021. Only boxed, packaged export is allowed. The General Directorate of Exports of the Ministry of Trade banned the export of olive oil in bulk after 20 years, upon the request …

Short and long term solutions to the problems in agricultural production and food supply processes manifested by the increase in food prices. In fact, the main problem is not new, we are far from self-sufficiency in oils, wheat, sugar and many other basic food components in agricultural products for many …