Mechanization and Technology

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry provides both water saving and productivity increase with its “agriculture by water” practices within the scope of combating drought and climate change. While the cultivation of plants with less water consumption is expanded, especially in places with water scarcity, support is given for them. …

As those above the surface face a lingering drought threat, Turkey seeks to increase the number of underground dams to hold water in the face of a climate crisis and swelling population… Located in a semi-arid climate zone and water-stressed, Turkey aims to take more steps for efficient use of its …

People in danger as they live off meat, milk of their livestock, says concerned Kenyan… Climate change-related drought is now more dangerous than the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya, said a concerned resident from the country’s east, as drought continues to batter the East African nation. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Mohamed …

Dependence on imports and high exchange rates at home and the energy crisis abroad had increased fertilizer prices by 157 percent in the last year. With the decision published in the Official Gazette, the scope of fertilizer exports was expanded in terms of fertilizer types and added to the list …

By 2030, the European Commission wants to halve the use of pesticides in agriculture. The use of fertilizer should be reduced according to Europe’s plans. The measures are intended to combat climate change and the loss of biodiversity. A probable consequence, however, is that the yields of agricultural crops will …

According to the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), in Samsun, which is the second province with the most shelled hazelnut production with 123 thousand 555 tonnes in 2020, it is aimed to increase the yield thanks to the renewal of the old hazelnut orchards. Within the scope of …

Press release… The bill regarding the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement was accepted unanimously in the General Assembly of the Parliament (Grand National Assembly – TBMM) and entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette. Jak Eskinazi Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB) Coordinator Chair, Jak Eskinazi, reminded that …

Turkey’s marketing year (MY) 2021/22 sunflower seed area and production is estimated at 760,000hectares and 1.75 million metric tons (MMT) respectively. Turkey continued imports of sunflower seedsto meet stable demand. Accordingly, during the first eleven months (Sept-July) of MY 2020/21, oilseedsunflower seed imports were 899,000 MT, sunflower seed meal imports …

Turkey is set to initiate the “Cold Chain Financing Support Programme” with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB), seeking to reduce vegetable and fruit waste at a time when inflation is causing upward pressure on food prices, the country’s industry and technology minister said Wednesday. Mustafa Varank, along …

The European Organic Action Plan has set a target of 25% organic farmland by 2030. The plan is part of the European Union’s (EU) farm to fork strategy. This development highlights the importance of the organic food market in Europe. The demand for health products is also increasing. This provides …