Under the auspices of the Governorship of Ağrı, a European Union Geographical Indication registration application will be made in order to increase the international recognition of Ağrı Geven Honey, to provide economic contribution to the beekeepers in the region and to increase the value of its brand. The application process, …
Read More »Ramazan Özcan: We study climate issues affecting apricot harvest in Malatya
A two-year analysis and field research project will be conducted to develop solutions for the yield loss affecting Malatya apricots due to climate change in Malatya, eastern Türkiye. Malatya apricots, one of Türkiye’s geographically certified products in the European Union, provide a livelihood for 50,000 families in the province. Harvested …
Read More »Emre Uygun: Japan’s olive oil imports dropped 60 percent
Press release… Stating that the Japanese people consume healthy and quality food, Emre Uygun, Chair of the Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters Association, said, “The Japanese people have recently braked in consumption due to the rise in inflation figures in Japan in recent years and the depreciation of the …
Read More »Paddy production in Edirne under threat!
DROUGHT AND DROP IN WATER LEVEL PUTS PRESSURE ON PRODUCERS… Drought and low water level in rivers threaten paddy agriculture in Türkiye’s northwestern province of Edirne, which is the leader in paddy production in the country. In 2023, the region, which produced 391 thousand 101 tonnes of paddy on an …
Read More »Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning in agriculture…
Artificial intelligence (AI) — including machine learning — will soon transform the agriculture industry, offering new ways to improve productivity and decision-making. As the industry continues to explore how to harness data and automation, one thing is clear: The future of farming will be shaped by those who successfully integrate …
Read More »2024 is the ‘Year of Change and Transformation’ for Pınar Meat…
Press release… Pınar Meat (Et) Achieved 5 Percent Growth with an Investment of 439.5 Million TL in 2024… Pınar Et, founded in 1983 as a pioneer of the modern meat industry, reached a turnover of 8.1 billion TL with a sales volume of 34,917 tons in 2024, made a total …
Read More »International Day of Forests 2025!
Forest foods for a sustainable future!
Press release… International Forestry Day was celebrated by FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey, hosted by the General Directorate of Forestry. Ankara, March 27, 2025 — In order to draw attention to forest foods and raise public awareness on the subject, the Food …
Read More »Celal Kadooğlu: Our pasta exports will exceed 1 million tonnes this year
Press release… Celal Kadooğlu, Chair of the Southeastern Anatolia Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the share of the Southeastern region was 66 percent in the two-month period when Türkiye’s total pasta exports were 144 million dollars. Pointing out that it is a great chance for …
Read More »Ebru Akdağ writes; “Combating information pollution: The path from superstition to truth”
March, 2025… In an era where knowledge is considered the most powerful tool, the prevalence of superstitions regarding food leaves a significant portion of society vulnerable to misinformation. While history has seen food as a means of cultural transmission, it is now becoming a battleground between scientific facts and superstitions. …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
