Mechanization and Technology

Minister Yumaklı: Türkiye is a Self-Sufficient and Exporting Country in Seed Production Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated Türkiye’s food supply security and independence in seed production. In his speech at the International Seed Congress, he higlighted that Türkiye exports seeds to 117 countries and has significantly ramped …

Biodynamic agriculture, a holistic and sustainable farming approach, has been both praised and criticized since its inception. This method, which is rooted in Rudolf Steiner’s teachings, combines traditional farming practices with spiritual and ecological principles. While it has garnered a dedicated following, it also faces major scrutiny from the scientific …

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 …

Press release… Mutlu Doğru, Head of Adana Farmers’ Association, drew attention to the problems caused by water losses and wrong irrigation methods in the agricultural sector. Mutlu Doğru Stating that 75 percent of the fresh water resources used in agriculture are distributed through open canals and canalettes, Doğru emphasised that …

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı disclosed that the first yoghurt formulation developed by the research institutes affiliated to TAGEM (General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies) has been applied for a patent. He also noted that the formulation in question was the product of a 3-year study. İbrahim …

The project is a pivotal step toward fostering innovation and cooperation in agricultural research across Central Asia and the Caucasus, ultimately contributing to regional food security and sustainable development. 4 December 2024, Ankara – Boosting research and innovation in agriculture is at the heart of a joint FAO-TAGEM project in countries of …

Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link with soil. Over 95 percent of our food comes from soils. Besides, they supply 15 of the 18 naturally occurring chemical elements essential to plants. However, in the face of climate change and human activity, our …

Press release… Yanmar Türkiye has decided to terminate its production operations in Europe and move them to İzmir’s Torbalı district. Visiting the factory, Abdulvahap Olgun, Head of the Torbalı Chamber of Commerce, said that Torbalı continues to be a centre of attraction for global companies. Yanmar, one of the world’s …

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 …