Mechanization and Technology

Dominican Republic: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual The Dominican Republic continues to be a strong market for U.S. bulk agricultural products (corn), intermediate goods (soybean meal), and high value consumer-oriented products (processed food products), reaching a total export value of $1.4 billion in 2019. Despite a 2015 law that explicitly states the …

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries made a statement that the “genetically modified” tomato will not be considered GMO. Japan distinguishes gene editing techniques from other genetic engineering techniques. The first example in this regard was a tomato whose genes were …

Combines and Harvesters’ Federation (TÜBİFED) President Ahmet Saltık said that the avoidable losses in agricultural production could meet the need of bread across Turkey. Saltık said, “40 million tonnes of crop obtained in approximately 120 million decares of land harvested with combine harvesters in Turkey. All these crops obtained by …

Press release… An Online Fair named “turktedonlineseedfair” was organized by our association (TÜRKTED – Turkish Seed Industry Association) for the first time in our country on 23-29 November within the framework of the concept of Seeds and Technologies. 1018 professional visitors visited our Exhibition, which was realized very successfully. When …

Dursun Yıldız, president of the Water Policies Association (SPD), said that rainfall had dropped by 20 percent in 2019 and if it continues this year, a serious threat will be faced. Underlining that the storage water in irrigation dams should be used very carefully, Yıldız said, “The drought picture is …

The drought has started, the occupancy rate in dams is at a critical level Agricultural yield decreases… What is the latest situation in Konya province, known as Turkey’s granary? Rıfat Kavuneker While drought has a negative impact across Turkey, the situation is no different in Konya province which is known …

The IoT (Internet of Things) application aims to increase production by 25% and save 50% in input costs. It was reported that a cooperation between Vodafone and Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) has been developed for the establishment of Digital Agriculture Stations. According to a statement made by …

The drought has started, the occupancy rate in the dams is at a critical level! Agricultural yield is falling! Latest data from the country came from many different points of many dams and ponds. How Turkey appeared to be impacted by the 2020 drought? Official data shows that Turkey is …

Turkish Agriculturers’ Association (TZD) Chairman Hüseyin Demirtaş said that, according to last year’s rainfall, it has decreased by 53 percent during this period. Demirtaş said, “Mainly grain crops will suffer from the drought in the first place.” Stating that the grain does not need much water, when there is a …

Press release… Syngenta Group scientists combat reality that one-third of all food produced is wasted… BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– At holiday meals this month, many will take a moment to appreciate their families and friends, the roofs over their heads, and the food on their tables – but few will talk …