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 …
Read More »Bedri Girit: If chicken feet export permission to China is granted, we could export 200 million dollars!
Press release… The poultry sector, which has scientifically proven that there are no cases of bird flu in Türkiye, is waiting to be removed from China’s quarantine list. The poultry sector aims to export 75,000 tonnes of chicken feet to China annually, generating 200 million dollars in foreign currency for …
Read More »ELO: Agriculture viability must be the driving force for EU Generational Renewal
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 …
Read More »Trade in food and agriculture grows by 7 percent globally…
Disruptions Are Call to “Reimagine Trade”, WTO DG Says… New WTO figures show that trade in both food and agricultural goods grew 7 percent in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period last year – although prospects for 2026 now appear gloomier than previously. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala …
Read More »Özen Altıparmak: Turkish pine honey is superior to New Zealand’s Manuka honey!
Amid fierce global competition in the honey market, where flower honey dominates worldwide production, Turkish producers are carving a niche with their unique pine honey to stand out. Turkish exporters have recently been facing the general problem of high production costs compared to rival countries, which makes it difficult for them to …
Read More »Bedri Girit: We meet the world’s protein needs in three meals a day
Press release… Bedri Girit, Chair of the Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Association, stated that they meet the world’s protein needs in three meals a day. “Türkiye ranks among the top 10 producers globally in all product groups of fisheries and animal products,” he said. Pointing out that exports …
Read More »Murat Demircan: Akhisar is one of the most important food granaries in Türkiye
Press release… The İzmir Branch of the Association of Economy Journalists (EMD) visited the Manisa’s district of Akhisar, the capital of table olives in Türkiye with 17 million olive trees. Murat Demircan Demircan: ‘Akhisar is at the top in terms of export diversity’ Murat Demircan, Chairperson of the EMD Izmir …
Read More »“Türkiye is a reliable and sustainable food supplier”
Press release… Hayrettin Uçak stated that Türkiye is a reliable and sustainable food supplier… Underlining that food supply is one of the most critical elements of economic stability, social welfare and sustainable development, Hayrettin Uçak, Deputy Coordinator of the Aegean Exporters’ Associations and Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and …
Read More »Exports of seafood and almonds to China are commencing, with cherries next in line!
Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, who travelled to China for the Belt and Road Food Security Conference, signed protocols paving the way for exports of seafood, including salmon, sea bream and sea bass and almonds to China. Yumaklı stated that Türkiye is also keen to enter the Chinese market …
Read More »On World Food Day and Ahead of COP30, ISF and IFPA Unite to Champion Innovation and Sustainability Across the Agri-Food System!
Anaheim, California – The International Seed Federation (ISF) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) today announced a joint engagement at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show and ahead of the UN Climate Conference COP30, reinforcing their shared commitment to building resilient, regenerative, climate resilient, and inclusive agri-food systems. As the world …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
