Climate Change and Environment

The planting period for wheat and barley has been delayed due to insufficient rainfall and many farmers have been unable to plant grains due to drought, Şemsi Bayraktar, president of the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), has said. Şemsi Bayraktar The impacts from climate change through changes in precipitation, natural disasters, higher …

The government is establishing a “Water Efficiency Management System” to address water stress Türkiye is facing, Agriculture Minister İbrahim Yumaklı has said. A regulation on water efficiency has been prepared, Yumaklı told lawmakers at parliament’s planning and budget commission, adding that protocols have been signed with relevant institutions and organizations for their areas of responsibility. …

Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), the pioneer of regenerative agriculture, has announced a global strategic alliance with Turkish precision agriculture technology company Topraq to enhance access to regenerative solutions. This collaboration will contribute to a more informed, efficient and profitable agricultural future.Topraq is a specialised company that uses sensor data to …

October, 2024… Nestlé partners with Agritech company Klim to put regenerative food systems into practice at scale… Industry experts, representatives of NGOs, and policymakers gathered at the European Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Amsterdam were met by a handful of protesters at the door. These people were protesting against industrial farming …

During my childhood, I often used to go boating in one of Delhi’s picturesque lakes. I loved the wobbly feeling of standing on the floating jetty before boarding the boat. Little did I know that these age-old platforms could one day play a pivotal role in generating solar power, contributing …

The greatest challenge of the global food system is providing enough food for everyone. Additionally, there is competition for resources such as land, water, and energy. A sustainable food system is one that ensures food security and nutrition for current and future generations in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable …

PRESS RELEASE… Local governments in Türkiye forge partnerships with civil society to solve urgent challenges… With UNDP and EU support, seven pilot provinces launch strategies and action plans to promote civic engagement… Ankara, 25 October 2024 – Alliances between local government and civil society are a winning combination for devising …

Türkiye is expected to see a record yield of table olives this year, with production estimated at 750,000 tonnes, despite challenges posed by the climate crisis. Dr. Mustafa Tan, head of the National Olive and Olive Oil Council (UZZK), stated that alongside the 750,000 tonnes of table olives, the country expects to produce 475,000 tonnes …

The year 2024 has been determined as the hottest year recorded in Türkiye since 1971 with an average temperature of 16.8 degrees Celsius. There were 900 extreme natural events in 8 months; among these events, the forest fire in Izmir province, heavy rainfall in Antalya province and lightning strikes in …

Press release… Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Agriculture Professor Dr. Yusuf Demir stated that there is a high possibility of not getting enough rainfall in the winter months. Dr. Yusuf Demir “We should take precautions against this situation. As the ‘El Nino’ weather event, which causes an increase …