October, 2026… The Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, held as part of the 2026 World Food Forum under the theme ‘Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow’, opened with investment proposals totalling 20.16 billion dollars. At a time when 645 million people are facing hunger, Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation …
Read More »İbrahim Yumaklı: Türkiye is a country with rich biodiversity, situated at the intersection of three biogeographic regions
October, 2026… Minister Yumaklı stated that they view the preservation of this richness as their responsibility toward future generations. ANKARA… The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry issued a written statement regarding the engagements of Minister İbrahim Yumaklı in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, within the scope of the 17th Conference …
Read More »Turkish fresh fruits and vegetables take the stage in Madrid…
Press release… October, 2026… Having increased their exports by 42 percent from 2.229 billion to 3.17 billion dollars during the January–September 2026 period, fresh fruit and vegetable exporters participated in the Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid, aiming to reach an export total of 5 billion dollars by the end …
Read More »Hale Coşkun Düzgün: Women write the story of this land!
Press release… October, 2026… Women make up 42 percent of the global workforce in agriculture and food systems. However, FAO data reveals a 24 percent productivity gap between women and men operating farms of similar size. With fertilizer and soil conditioner prices in Türkiye rising by 33.07 percent annually, women …
Read More »World Food Forum 2026: FAO Director-General opens 5th Science and Innovation Forum
Press release… October, 2026… Event calls for accelerating science and innovation for food security impacts… Rome – The 5th edition of the Science and Innovation Forum (SIF) opened Tuesday at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with Director-General QU Dongyu calling for the …
Read More »Dr. Levent Kurnaz: Water scarcity is not a problem that can be solved by waiting!
October, 2026… Professor Dr. M. Levent Kurnaz, Director of the Boğaziçi University Centre for Climate Change and Policy Studies, authored the first article in the Economic Policies Research Foundation of Türkiye’s (TEPAV) special series dedicated to COP31. Known for his work on climate modeling and the impacts of climate change …
Read More »Happy World Egg Day!
October, 2026… World Egg Day! World Egg Day was established in Vienna in 1996, when it was decided that the power of the egg would be celebrated on the second Friday in October each year. In 2026, World Egg Day marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of recognising the …
Read More »Uğur Erdem: Cotton is one of our strategic crops; by forging a strong link between agriculture and industry
Press release… October, 2026… A Significant Step for Turkish Cotton… UPK–BCI cooperation protocol signed for Turkish cotton certified under Good Agricultural Practices… Uğur Erdem The Farm to Fashion International Summit – Türkiye Cotton Summit brought together representatives from the value chain spanning cotton production to textiles and ready-to-wear apparel in …
Read More »Türkiye steps up as a regional pulse hub…
October, 2026… Even as Black Sea uncertainty meets the Ramadan surge… With a solid 2026 crop at home and Ramadan demand approaching, Yusuf Memis of Bashan Agro breaks down a complex scenario of logistical challenges, shifting supply routes — and Türkiye’s growing role in supplying markets across the region. Türkiye …
Read More »FAO’s From Seeds to Foods exhibition opens at Rome’s historic Circo Massimo, showcasing global agrifood innovation…
Press release… October, 2026… More than 300 exhibitors from over 140 countries showcase five days of agrifood innovation, from farm technology to new food solutions… Rome – From an ancient chariot-racing ground to a showcase for the future of food, Rome’s historic Circo Massimo welcomed the opening of FAO’s second …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
