Water Management

Strawberry export of approximately 171 thousand dollars in 2.5 months from the Western Mediterranean Region… According to the data of the Western Mediterranean Exporters’ Association, last year, 2 million 120 thousand 202 dollars of strawberries were exported from the region where Antalya, Isparta and Burdur are located. This year, there …

Turkey is heading toward farming season under a severe threat of drought, a water report has revealed, noting a 50 percent decrease in the rate of precipitation across the country in April. “There was 90 percent decline in rainfalls in the Southeastern Anatolia region and some 76 percent decline in Eastern Anatolia in April,” said a …

A bleak future mired in water shortage and a food security crisis awaits Turkey if we cannot mitigate the effects of climate change, an Istanbul-based climate scientist has warned. “Drought is the most pressing issue we need to deal with … As a country, the most important problem (we have) in the …

Sinkholes are a natural phenomenon but few things about them are “natural” in the broad sense of the word. Indeed, they are mostly the fault of humankind. Droughts brought on by climate change – which is linked to humankind’s actions – force people to resort to the aggressive draining of …

Climate change and the associated drought risk pose a greater challenge to Turkey in the future, although it is not ringing alarm bells right now. Agriculture and Forestry Deputy Minister Akif Özkaldı told a parliamentary committee that the projections were grim for the country for the next century. “Without precautions, 200 days …

Held on April 22, Earth Day is an annual day that unites individuals focusing on protecting the planet by preventing disasters that are occurring more frequently due to climate change and environmental destruction, in other words “saving the world” This Thursday, April 22, will be the world’s 51st Earth Day, …

The United Nations World Water Development 2021 Report (WWDR) has been published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water. The report shows that the main reason for water waste and misuse is not understanding the value of water. ‘Blue Gold’.. Audrey Azoulay UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said, “Water is our most …

Press release… The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (EYMSİB) will join forces to produce residue-free fruit and vegetables. Aegean Region’s fresh fruit, vegetables and products export target for 2021 is set for 1 billion 200 million dollars. EYMSİB has received the …

With its comprehensive incentives, young workforce and fertile lands, Şanlıurfa province is a true ‘centre of attraction’. The city awaits the investor with its every source and regional transportation network. Şanlıurfa aspires to become a manufacturing center for food safety as well. All stakeholders express the urgency for the use …

 The World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is valuing water. The value of …