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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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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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FUAT TANMAN; NEW CHAIR OF THE ASSOCIATION OF BETTER COTTON PRACTISES (IPUD)

Press release… The Association of Better Cotton Practices (IPUD), which serves to provide common benefits for the relevant parties by expanding sustainable cotton production in Turkey, held its 4th ordinary general assembly. The new board of directors of the association, which implements the Better Cotton Standard and is responsible for …

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SOLAR PANELS MAY BE INSTALLED ON LAKES TO REDUCE EVAPORATION…

Turkish authorities are planning to install solar panels on lakes and dams to prevent evaporation as some of the major lakes in Anatolia are under the threat of drought due to reduced precipitation levels resulting from global warming. The Agriculture Ministry as well as the General Directorate of State Hydraulic …

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BANANA PRODUCERS ENCOUNTER DROUGHT DANGER IN ANAMUR REGION!

In Anamur (a district of Mersin province), which alone meets 30 percent of Turkey’s banana production, drought bells began to ring. As farmers set out looking for ways to save their crops, there are concerns that the yield loss will reach serious proportions. AN AVERAGE OF 200 THOUSAND TONNES OF …

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NO NEW COAL BY 2021!

Press release… A group of countries, including Sri Lanka, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Montenegro and the United Kingdom, announced today the “No New Coal Plant Agreement” aimed at halting the construction of new coal-fired power plants ahead of UN Climate Summit COP26. This new initiative calls on countries to commit …

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