Events and Exhibitions

Press release… Yanmar Türkiye organised a major roadshow event in 9 cities for the LS Tractors brand. Held between 13-25 October under the motto “LS Tractors are Coming to Town!”, the event saw 7 different LS Tractor models, ranging from 35 HP to 101 HP, tested in the field by …

Millions of saplings were planted across Türkiye on Nov. 11 as part of the National Afforestation Day, an annual campaign that has become a nationwide movement for a greener future… Under the “Green Homeland Mobilization,” the General Directorate of Forestry aims to have all 15 million saplings available in its system adopted and planted throughout the …

Approximately 92 per cent of the world’s pine honey production comes from the red pine forests along Türkiye’s Aegean coast, primarily produced by the Muğla ecotype of the Anatolian bee breed.The sap secreted by the pine woolly aphid (Basra), which lives on red pine trees and feeds on the tree’s …

Press release… From the city of thecoal to the the bounty of olives! Soma has risen to prominence in olive production… Ertuğrul Özcan Manisa’s district of Soma, known for its coal, has transformed into a new hub for agriculture with 17 new olive oil factories. Established with the support of …

Şekerbank has received an international award for its project promoting digitalisation and sustainable production in agriculture. The bank was awarded the Bronze Award in the “Social, Sustainable and Responsible Banking Innovation” category at the “Banking Innovation Awards 2025” competition, organised internationally by Qorus-Infosys-Finacle, for its innovative digital transformation project that …

Saffron, a plant whose cultivation area has rapidly expanded in Tekirdağ in recent years, is attracting attention both for its economic value and its medicinal benefits. Mehmet Aksoy, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, visited a two-year-old saffron field spanning 20 decares belonging to a young producer in the …

Press release… FAO Director-General conveys message at General Plenary Leaders Dialogue at Climate Summit in Brazil… 07/11/2025 Belém, Brazil – Transforming global agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable is critical to meeting the Paris Agreement targets on climate change. Yet, the persistent shortfall in climate finance represents “a lost …

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that they aim to plant 550 million saplings and seeds across Türkiye on National Afforestation Day, November 11th. The Minister noted that 1.3 billion euros in grant support has been provided for youth projects. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı said, …

Press release… Director-General QU Dongyu hails the new applications as sharper tools that put people first and ensures improved service delivery… 04/11/2025… Rome – In a landmark step towards its digitalization journey, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched its first ever HR Avatar, powered by …

Press release… FAO Türkiye showcases innovative South–South Cooperation and agroecological heritage at first FAO Global Exhibition: “From Seeds to Foods” 6 November 2025,Ankara –On 10–13 October, FAO-Türkiye proudly participated in the First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods, held in Park of Porta Capena, Rome, Italy. The exhibition brought together Member Countries, …