Soil Management

On March 17, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) showing significant progress in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The study highlights substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, land use, and soil erosion on a …

In the event on Better Cotton Production and climate resilient agriculture, the sustainability of cotton production in Türkiye and the increase in global demand were discussed. Association of Ecological Agriculture Organisation (ETO) Association and Better Cotton Practices Association (IPUD) organised the ‘Climate Resilient Good Cotton Production and Value Chain Meeting’. …

Dams in Türkiye’s western province of Izmir, particularly Tahtalı Dam, are experiencing significant decreases in water levels. Tahtalı Dam, which serves as the main water source for the city, has reached the lowest occupancy rate in recent years, standing at 15.44 percent. Other dams in the region, including Balçova, Ürkmez, …

In 2023, 19.5 million hectares of farmland in Europe were organically farmed, including 17.7 million hectares within the European Union (EU). Spain overtook France as the country with the largest area of organic farmland, reaching 3.0 million hectares. France followed with 2.8 million hectares, while Italy recorded 2.5 million hectares.  …

International Crisis Research Centre (USKAM) researcher Assoc. Professor Dr. Uğur Karadurmuş stated that fresh water resources in Türkiye are facing a serious threat of pollution and stressed that industrial wastes, agricultural pesticides, chemicals and domestic wastes are mixed into water resources and deteriorate the quality of water. Dr. Uğur Karadurmuş …

The drought Türkiye has been experiencing the past couple of months is threatening agricultural production. Rainfall in January across Türkiye saw the lowest levels in the last 24 years. According to the January phenological assessment provided by the Turkish Grain Board (TMO), the amount of rainfall received in January was insufficient and the …

Increasing costs and climate-induced damages are pushing farmers toward crop varieties that require less labour and money. Noting that input costs have become quite high, especially in large fields, growers are also looking for methods to reduce costs to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Mehmet Akın Doğan The output of some products …

The EBRD announces Türkiye strategy for 2024-29 Green transition remains key priority in the country Human capital, competitiveness and sustainable infrastructure also defined as priorities The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled its investment strategy for Türkiye for the next five years, until the end of 2029. The Bank …

Press release… Morten Hartvigsen, FAO Land Tenure Officer, emphasises the link between increasing farm size, agricultural production growth and food security, and shares good practices from Europe… 24 January 2025, Ankara – The need to develop larger and more commercially profitable farms is a pressing issue in many countries as …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that TÜKAS will boost the effective use of agricultural resources and increase sustainability. Registration procedures will be completed by 31 March. Mehmet Kilci Mehmet Kilci, Deputy Director General of Agricultural Reform of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, said that thanks to the …