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Water shortage to pose risk to food supply!

Türkiye is faced with the danger of losing some 20 percent of its water resources by 2030, which will pose a significant risk to its food supply, according to a study by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry. The report studied how climate change would affect the country’s underground and surface water resources …

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Agricultural evolution: Harnessing technology for sustainable future

As agricultural inputs rise, farmers find themselves compelled to invest in regular and sustainable technology to enhance productivity, irrigation and pest control. Moreover, the path to consumers accessing healthy and sustainable food also hinges on technology… In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, the …

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Global organic area grows more than ever before…

The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million hectares. The number of organic producers also saw a significant rise, surpassing 4.5 million. The sales of organic food reached nearly 135 billion euros in 2022. The latest figures and the statistical yearbook “The …

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Five ways AI will improve agriculture in 2024…

– Spending on AI in agriculture is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 23.1%, according to Research and Markets. – The global IoT in agriculture market size was valued at $27.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach …

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Osman Öz: We need to limit the number of pesticides in dried fruits

Press release… The Turkish dried fruit sector came together at the “Dried Fruit Workshop” in Izmir with the intensive participation of more than 120 participants from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade, Chambers and Commodity Exchanges, Research Institutes, Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry in order to sustainably increase …

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Target Markets for Fresh Cherry, Grape and Pomegranate Products!

What is the Development of International Competitiveness Project (UR-GE Project) ? The Ministry of Trade implemented the “Communiqué on Supporting the Development of International Competitiveness” on 23 September 2010 in order to boost the competencies and competitiveness of companies by clustering. The Ministry of Trade supports 75 per cent of …

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Industrial Horticulture is at a crossroads – new report urges expansion not decline

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) within industrial-scale greenhouses could make the UK a significant exporter of horticultural produce within ten years, a review of the sector – published by Defra and produced by Camrosh Ltd and the Institute for Manufacturing Engage, University of Cambridge – has concluded. Controlled environment agriculture The Foresight study, compared the …

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Tolga Saylan: Erkunt Tractor will focus on exports this year

Tolga Saylan, CEO of Erkunt Tractor, said that they exported to England and Germany, which are considered to be the homeland of the tractor. Tolga Saylan Tolga Saylan, CEO of Erkunt Tractor, one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers, stated that they have started to reap the fruits of their consistent investments …

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Floating solar catches have huge potential!

Floating solar panels have the potential to give a huge boost to Türkiye’s installed electricity capacity, according to a top official from the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry. The parliament’s Industry and Technology Commission passed a bill that paves the way for establishing floating photovoltaics (FPV) on lakes as well as the country’s seas, except for …

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The future of the dairy industry lies in regenerative agricultural practices…

Some milk producers abroad are updating their existing sustainability initiatives with the vision of following the Regenerative movement, which means the conscious consumption of sustainably produced food products. For this, regenerative practices that support animal and soil health are being utilised. This transformation in the dairy sector is an important …

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