October 2024… The goal of halving poverty by 2030 is likely to be achieved by only a third of countries at the current rate of progress. However, the concept of poverty is changing rapidly. Deprivations are no longer just economic, but also include issues such as climate change, access to …
Read More »How a new Global Alliance aims to end hunger and poverty once and for all…
Over the past decades, the world has seen incredible achievements in fighting hunger and poverty. In 1945, more than 55 per cent of the global population lived in extreme poverty. By 2018, only 10 per cent did. Similarly, the proportion of undernourished people in developing countries has plummeted, from one in …
Read More »FAO: 12 trillion dollars in ‘hidden’ agrifood costs!
In a study updating provisional figures that were published last year, the FAO has said that agrifood systems face “hidden costs” amounting to 12 trillion dollars! The new numbers, released on 8 November, refine estimates that were presented in the 2023 edition of the agency’s annual report “The State of …
Read More »Deep Tech: A new opportunity to improve the Brazilian agribusiness
″A deep tech innovation is impossible yesterday, barely viable today and will soon become so present and impactful that it’s hard to imagine life without it.″ — Siegel and Krishnan, 2020 A Transformational Opportunity for Brazilian Agribusiness… Brazilian agribusiness, a pillar of the national economy and a strategic player in …
Read More »Hüseyin Demir: Frozen product market reached 5 billion TL
Press release… Introducing the food sector in Türkiye with firsts and adding value to the country with its presence in domestic and foreign markets, Pınar Meat continues to expand its frozen product range by focusing on an intensive innovation process in order to respond quickly to consumer demands and adapt …
Read More »Striking result from nuts research!
A new study published on the benefits of nuts on cardiovascular health reveals that nut consumption can have positive effects on blood lipids in adults with different health conditions. The findings were described as strong evidence for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases as well as health conditions such …
Read More »New era in Turkish agriculture; water-centred production planning!
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry published a guide on its official website on the production planning and support model, which started a new era in agricultural production. Answering 33 questions, the guide aims to introduce this new model to producers. Minister İbrahim Yumaklı announced that this planning is a …
Read More »FAO: Global food import bill to rise to over 2T dollars in 2024
Food and Agriculture Organization forecasts 22.9% hike in cocoa, coffee, tea import expenditures, contributing to overall increase… The global food import bill is estimated to increase 2.2% year-on-year to over $2 trillion in 2024, according to the Food Outlook report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday. …
Read More »Three things artificial intelligence will replace in agriculture in 3 years!
By MARGY ECKELKAMP, September 24, 2024 What work in agriculture will be revolutionized by artificial intelligence (AI)? Ryan Raguse, chief innovation officer and co-founder at Bushel, expects AI to bring further insights, replace repetitive tasks and more. Ryan Raguse “It’s already all around us. You just can’t necessarily touch it, …
Read More »Ahmet Tiryakioğlu: Cereals exports reached 9.7 billion dollars in the first 10 months
Press release… The 10-month exports of the cereals, pulses, oil seeds and products sector, which includes basic food products such as biscuits, wheat flour, vegetable oils, sugary and cocoa products and pasta, were announced as 9.7 billion dollars. Ahmet Tiryakioğlu Despite the 11.9 percent monthly decline in October, the monthly …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
