Seed Production and Technology

The Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has been storing the seeds of all kinds of plants grown across the country in some 32 gene banks in a bid to conserve the rich flora of Turkey from going extinct, the head of the project said on April 30. “We store every plants’ seeds in these …

Turkey’s total production of oilseeds covered in this report (soybean, sunflowerseed and cottonseed) in MY 2021/22 is projected to increase around 18 percent to 3.1 MMT compared to MY 2020/21. This increase assumes improved yields because of adequate rain and an increase in planted area. Turkey’s sunflowerseed oil imports and …

Press release… Despite the pandemic, exports of furniture paper and forestry products in the Aegean Region reached 695 million dollars in 2020, remaining above the export figure of the previous year. Aegean Furniture Paper and Forestry Products Exporters’ Association President Cahit Doğan Yağcı said that Turkey’s overall exports through these …

Scientific Risk Assessment Committee and Socio-Economic Evaluation Committee within the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry approved 2 soybean and 1 corn gene with GMO (Genetically modified organism) for 10 years provided that they are used in animal feed. The committee revoked permits for use for 3 soybean genes that expired …

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 …

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 …

Press release… FAO Turkey is showcasing FAO’s work on seed related sectors aiming to raise public awareness on the importance of seeds, genetic resources and plant health for sustainability and improvement of agricultural production… Ankara– FAO Turkey is contributing an international online seed fair which is being organized by the Turkish …

Saving the heirloom seeds will be eligible for the grants… Within the scope of the financial support programme of the Central Anatolia Development Agency (ORAN), a total of 15 million TL will be provided to the projects to be implemented for the development of agriculture and animal husbandry in the …

Turkish Sub-Union of Seed Industrialists and Producers (TSÜAB) Chairman of the Board Dr. Ahmet Yılmaz, in his written statement, said that the studies of TSÜAB and the Sector Stakeholders on Certified Seed Usage Supports yielded positive results. Dr. Yılmaz said, “But we expect improvements in the Certified Seed Production supports …

Trakya Development Agency (TRAKYAKA) Secretary General Mahmut Şahin stated that they support local and national seed studies and they have started a project for the revitalization and development of seeds unique to Thrace region. Şahin said, “We established Trakya Tohum AŞ (Thrace Seed Inc.), which will provide analysis services in …