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Şanlıurfa, the land of agriculture, becomes the centre of ornamental plants…

Indoor ornamental plants grown in geothermal greenhouses in Türkiye’s southeastern province of Şanlıurfa are exported domestically and abroad. With new investments, Şanlıurfa, the land of agriculture, is preparing to become the centre of four-season ornamental plants. ŞANLIURFA – In Şanlıurfa, one of agriculture centres of Türkiye and GAP (Southeastern Anatolia …

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Water shortage to pose risk to food supply!

Türkiye is faced with the danger of losing some 20 percent of its water resources by 2030, which will pose a significant risk to its food supply, according to a study by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry. The report studied how climate change would affect the country’s underground and surface water resources …

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Indigenous seeds leave its mark on Turkish agriculture…

Agriculture is done with local seed; domestic seed stamp on production… With 911 indigenous seeds, Türkiye reduced the dependence of farmers on foreign seeds while protecting its biological wealth. In Türkiye, 57 per cent of bread wheat, 63 per cent of durum wheat, 68 per cent of barley, 50 per …

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“350 thousand tonnes of input brought abundance in sunflower seed and oil”

Press release… Ahmet Tiryakioğlu, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TIM) Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Sector Board, said that that such periods, when global prices decline while production increases, also provide opportunities for raw material imports. Sunflower seed “Sunflower seed is more abundant compared to previous years. Considering …

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You are the farming queen!

Ursula von der Leyen did not forget about angered EU farmers during the launch of her election campaign for a second mandate at the European Commission on Thursday (7 March) but omitted all reference to the agricultural policies she penned during her five-year term. Ursula von der Leyen Unsurprisingly, von …

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Agricultural evolution: Harnessing technology for sustainable future

As agricultural inputs rise, farmers find themselves compelled to invest in regular and sustainable technology to enhance productivity, irrigation and pest control. Moreover, the path to consumers accessing healthy and sustainable food also hinges on technology… In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, the …

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Aykut Özüner: We exceeded the 1 million threshold in tractors

TürkTraktör, the first manufacturer of the Turkish automotive industry, successfully crossed another new threshold by unloading its 1,111,111th tractor in the 70th anniversary of its establishment. TürkTraktör, which manufactures with a local production rate of more than 90 percent in the Turkish tractor market, exceeded the 1 million threshold in …

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“We hope this rainy period to continue in Konya region”

In Konya Plain, Türkiye’s granary, low rainfall until February opened the door to drought, while the occasional rainfall increased the hopes for yield. Stating that the precipitation is estimated to contribute positively to the increase in yield, experts warn against some negativities in the field as the air temperatures are …

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Canadian farm sector income expected to reach new records…

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, with results showing that overall Canadian farm income is expected to have reached a new record in 2023. The agriculture sector continued to show very strong overall economic performance in 2023, despite numerous challenges, including droughts …

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Global organic area grows more than ever before…

The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million hectares. The number of organic producers also saw a significant rise, surpassing 4.5 million. The sales of organic food reached nearly 135 billion euros in 2022. The latest figures and the statistical yearbook “The …

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