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TURKEY GOES ‘UNDERGROUND’ FOR DAMS AMID DROUGHT STRESS…

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 …

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DROUGHT MORE DANGEROUS THAN PANDEMIC IN KENYA!

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 …

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FERTILIZER EXPORTS TO BE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION…

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 …

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GREEN DEAL PROBABLY LEADS TO LOWER AGRICULTURAL YIELDS!

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 …

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HAZELNUT ORCHARDS TO BE RENEWED IN SAMSUN SO AS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY…

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 …

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ACTION PLAN FOR A TARGET OF 25 PERCENT ORGANIC FARMLAND BY 2030 IN EU!

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 …

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FACTS; FOOD WASTE AND CITIES!

. One third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tones — gets lost or wasted.• Cities occupy just 3% of the world’s land but account for 60 to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and 75% of natural resources consumed• 95% …

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THE FIRST WATER COUNCIL INAUGURATED IN ANKARA…

The Turkish government on Monday inaugurated its first water council in a bid to address water-related problems at a time when climate change is prompting drought concerns… From government officials to scientists, mayors and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), hundreds convened at a hotel in the capital Ankara to discuss a response …

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AGRICULTURE TO BE DONE BY WATER, TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION!

‘Agriculture by water’ will be done, excessive water consumption will be prevented… Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli stated that more emphasis will be given to the modernisation of irrigation systems and “agriculture by water” will be carried out, Bekir Pakdemirli Pakdemirli said, “We have accelerated the works for the …

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7TH İSTANBUL CARBON E-SUMMIT HELD; LOW CARBON HEROES AWARDED…

Press release… The Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D) awarded organizations for their social and technical success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering their carbon footprint, which contributed to the country’s resistance to the climate crisis. The Sustainable Production and Consumption Association (SÜT-D), with the main support of the …

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