Mechanization and Technology

“Second Wave” of Artificial Intelligence Set to Be Decisive for Agribusiness, Expert Says!Barcelona, April 2026 — Artificial intelligence is rapidly shedding its identity as a tool exclusive to the tech industry and emerging as a strategic asset in agribusiness. From document management to the automation of administrative and operational processes, …

Press release… – A Turkish Touch to Saudi Arabian Agriculture – Cooperation in the Shadow of the Pyramids: Turkish Agricultural Technology Heads for Saudi Arabia – Ambassador Şen in Cairo: High-quality products are being grown internationally through domestic R&D Salih Mutlu Şen Agrobest Group has signed a strategic cooperation agreement …

Fuat Tanman, a member of the IPUD Board of Directors, unveiled that Türkiye has experienced a dramatic decline in cotton production, stating that four years ago 75 percent of the textile industry’s needs were met by domestic cotton, whereas this year that figure is set to fall to 25 per …

A new climate-resilient farming model is being introduced in the Konya Plain in Central Anatolia, as authorities and academic institutions launch an EU-backed smart irrigation project aimed at improving water efficiency in one of the country’s most drought-prone agricultural regions. Dr. Sevim Seda Yamaç The project seeks to test adaptive agricultural production models in response …

Drone use in agriculture grows more than tenfold in Brazil, with performance equivalent to traditional spraying… The use of drones has been transforming Brazilian agriculture, driven by operational gains and increased efficiency in field applications. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) show that the number of units …

Beneath the streets of Istanbul, an innovative urban agriculture project is preparing to bring pesticide-free strawberries to consumers year-round, marking a new phase in the city’s push toward sustainable food production. The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry’s vertical farming center in the district of Kağıthane has launched work to cultivate strawberries 30 metres underground using …

Press release… Temperatures and drought are on the rise in the Antalya Basin: Agriculture and tourism under threat Antalya, which is set to host COP31, is heading towards a climate that will be hotter, drier and harsher by the end of the century. Scientific studies indicate that even the inland …

Press release… Geothermal energy, Türkiye’s only renewable energy source with base load capability, is becoming the focus of investments that create value for the Turkish economy in many different areas. While the majority of energy production from geothermal sources is clustered in the Aegean Region, new power plant projects are …

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since 28 February. As of 13 April, vessels are still not moving in meaningful numbers. The last ships to leave before the blockade are now reaching their destinations, meaning the real supply gap is only beginning to materialise. Key messages: Before the …