Mechanization and Technology

Press release… A new variety of dried figs called the ‘Black Orak’ (Black Sickle) has been developed through research and development efforts in Türkiye. Türkiye, as known, is a major player in dried fig production and exports, with the Sarılop variety alone bringing in 300 million dollars in foreign currency …

March, 2025… Robotics, automation, and AI are reshaping the industry—but are they really solving the fundamental problems of Agriculture? While technology continues to optimize efficiency and reduce labor dependency, a bigger challenge looms: 🔍 Can agriculture truly be sustainable if we focus still on operational efficiency even while we are …

Dams in Türkiye’s western province of Izmir, particularly Tahtalı Dam, are experiencing significant decreases in water levels. Tahtalı Dam, which serves as the main water source for the city, has reached the lowest occupancy rate in recent years, standing at 15.44 percent. Other dams in the region, including Balçova, Ürkmez, …

With a 2040 perspective, the Agriculture and Food Vision Strategy Paper, which promises better conditions for farmers in Europe, sets four priority areas: ‘Making the agricultural sector more attractive, Competitiveness and resilience, Preparing for the future, Fair living and working conditions in rural areas’. The EU Commission, with the perspective …

In 2023, 19.5 million hectares of farmland in Europe were organically farmed, including 17.7 million hectares within the European Union (EU). Spain overtook France as the country with the largest area of organic farmland, reaching 3.0 million hectares. France followed with 2.8 million hectares, while Italy recorded 2.5 million hectares.  …

European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has announced its 2024 forecast for the EU compound feed production market. The new forecast shows a mixed outlook, reflecting various trends in the livestock sectors, influenced by economic, regulatory, environmental and animal health factors. EU feed production reaches 147 million tonnes The FEFAC, the …

Izmir Agriculture Technology Centre (ITTM), established under the leadership of Izmir Commodity Exchange (ITB) with the support of the public and private sectors, has started accepting applications for projects to be carried out in the field of smart agricultural technologies. The centre, which will operate within the scope of KOSGEB …

International Crisis Research Centre (USKAM) researcher Assoc. Professor Dr. Uğur Karadurmuş stated that fresh water resources in Türkiye are facing a serious threat of pollution and stressed that industrial wastes, agricultural pesticides, chemicals and domestic wastes are mixed into water resources and deteriorate the quality of water. Dr. Uğur Karadurmuş …

The drought Türkiye has been experiencing the past couple of months is threatening agricultural production. Rainfall in January across Türkiye saw the lowest levels in the last 24 years. According to the January phenological assessment provided by the Turkish Grain Board (TMO), the amount of rainfall received in January was insufficient and the …

Press release… The third leg of the ‘Third Generation Agricultural Entrepreneurship Training Project’ will be implemented in 2025… Emphasising that they attach great value to young people for the future of sustainable agriculture and exports, Hayrettin Uçak, Chair of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, stated that they …