Smart Technologies

December, 2024 The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA) Chairwoman Deniz Ataç stated that one third of the world’s agricultural land is degraded and 75 billion tonnes of soil is eroded every year worldwide. Drawing attention to the fact that 640 …

Press release… Mutlu Doğru, Head of Adana Farmers’ Association, drew attention to the problems caused by water losses and wrong irrigation methods in the agricultural sector. Mutlu Doğru Stating that 75 percent of the fresh water resources used in agriculture are distributed through open canals and canalettes, Doğru emphasised that …

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı disclosed that the first yoghurt formulation developed by the research institutes affiliated to TAGEM (General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies) has been applied for a patent. He also noted that the formulation in question was the product of a 3-year study. İbrahim …

The project is a pivotal step toward fostering innovation and cooperation in agricultural research across Central Asia and the Caucasus, ultimately contributing to regional food security and sustainable development. 4 December 2024, Ankara – Boosting research and innovation in agriculture is at the heart of a joint FAO-TAGEM project in countries of …

Press release… Yanmar Türkiye has decided to terminate its production operations in Europe and move them to İzmir’s Torbalı district. Visiting the factory, Abdulvahap Olgun, Head of the Torbalı Chamber of Commerce, said that Torbalı continues to be a centre of attraction for global companies. Yanmar, one of the world’s …

The potential of drones to transform agriculture in Kazakhstan was a key topic at a government meeting on November 26. Officials discussed the environmental and economic advantages of adopting agro-drones over traditional spraying equipment. International examples demonstrate that agro-drones can significantly reduce water usage, lower CO2 emissions, and access hard-to-reach …

Press release… Great pride for Izmir Chamber of Commerce… First ‘Chamber of Commerce’ to calculate carbon footprint… Izmir Chamber of Commerce, which continues to work to set an example for its members regarding the European Green Deal Harmonisation Process, became the first Chamber of Commerce in Türkiye to calculate and …

Türkiye’s international success in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is diversified with the production of different types of drones, including civil ones, with the latest example being a deal secured by a firm from southern Mersin province, which will begin production of agricultural drones in the United States with financial backing …

Chinese drones to revolutionize Pakistan’s agriculture as it will help Pakistan to modernize its farming practice and bring efficiency in technology. A prominent Chinese power company, PowerChina, has emphasized the potential of integrating smart agriculture with low-altitude drone technology in Pakistan. In a statement released on November 14, the company …