Mechanization and Technology

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 strategy document aims to simplify …

In the event on Better Cotton Production and climate resilient agriculture, the sustainability of cotton production in Türkiye and the increase in global demand were discussed. Association of Ecological Agriculture Organisation (ETO) Association and Better Cotton Practices Association (IPUD) organised the ‘Climate Resilient Good Cotton Production and Value Chain Meeting’. …

British Sugar is the leading supplier to the British and Irish food and beverage markets. We operate at four advanced manufacturing plants across East Anglia and the East Midlands. We currently employ around 1,200 permanent and contract staff and indirectly support around 7,000 UK jobs in the wider economy. We …

The Board of Directors of the Western Anatolia Licensed Warehousing Association (BALDER) met with İbrahim Yumaklı, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and made evaluations on the functioning of licensed warehouses and the problems in the sector. Western Anatolia Licensed Warehousing Association (BALDER) Board of Directors met with Minister of Agriculture …

The Malatya Commodity Exchange has partnered with the Fırat Development Agency to explore the ecology and flower biology of apricots in order to understand the potential effects of climate change on apricot production. The project, titled ‘Ecology of Malatya apricot and possible effects of climate change on apricot production’, aims …

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.  …