Food

December, 2024 The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA) Chairwoman Deniz Ataç stated that one third of the world’s agricultural land is degraded and 75 billion tonnes of soil is eroded every year worldwide. Drawing attention to the fact that 640 …

The registration of doner kebab as a ‘Traditional Product Name’ in the European Union on behalf of Türkiye is an important part of Bereket Döner’s mission to protect cultural heritage. Türkiye’s 1,000-year-old documents, the drawings of Ottoman astronomer Takiyeddin Efendi and academic studies were the cornerstones of this struggle against …

Press release… » The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.5 points in November 2024, up 0.5 percent from the October level and reaching its highest value since April 2023. The increase was driven by higher price quotations for dairy products and vegetable oils, which slightly outweighed declines in the meat, cereals, …

Bingöl honey, which is recorded as Türkiye’s European Union (EU) registered honey, has broken an export record and found buyers in 9 countries after winning first prizes in domestic and international competitions in recent years. According to the latest agreement, Bingöl honey will take its place on the shelves of …

Turkish coffee reflects a certain type of culture and lifestyle in Türkiye and has been celebrated each Dec. 5 after its fame was widely acknowledged with its addition to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity… Turkish coffee is an inseparable part of an energetic day for most people. …

Press release… Regional project delivers targeted training and equipment to rural women, transforming lives The FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programme project aims to empower rural women as drivers of innovation and economic growth. 4 December 2024, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan – A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye visited Tajikistan …

The Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D) has drawn attention to the impact of food waste on hunger, budgets and climate change in a statement released as part of the 16th European Waste Reduction Week. With the slogan “Let’s not throw it away, let’s reduce the budget and carbon footprint …

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 …

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 …

 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 …