August 2026… Agriculture is the oldest science in human history. However, today it is undergoing a transformation at a pace never seen before. Constraints such as a growing population, climate change, the shrinking of arable land and soil depletion will pose a major threat to the future of our agriculture. …
Read More »Dr. İsmail Aras: We need to interpret these macro trends correctly and take timely action
August 2026… It would be worth taking a look at the 2026–2035 Agricultural Outlook Report, jointly published by the OECD and the FAO, a summary of which has also been published by Turkish Exporters’ Assembly (TİM). The report provides a comprehensive analysis of production, consumption, trade and price projections for …
Read More »Dr. Nazimi Açıkgöz: What has biotechnology brought to food and agriculture?
August 2026… The year 2025 marked a turning point where biotechnology was no longer confined to laboratories, but had also found its way into fields and onto dining tables. The climate crisis, food security concerns and the pressure for environmental sustainability have accelerated this transformation. So, what concrete benefits did …
Read More »Ebru Kaçın: Agriculture is our future
August 2026… As an agricultural engineer who has worked in the agricultural sector for many years, I clearly see that agriculture is not just about planting seeds and growing crops. Agriculture is a strategic area that directly affects a country’s independence, food security, economic stability and social welfare. Therefore, we …
Read More »Dr. Fahri Yemişçioğlu; “My third article on Riviera olive oil”
August 2026… CONCLUSION… I am writing the third article on Riviera (Pure) olive oil and concluding the topic for now. First, let me make it clear; Riviera (Pure) olive oil is not a competitor or alternative to natural olive oil; it is a supporter of the olive economy. Categorically labeling …
Read More »Burcu Efe Dinçer: My journey started in Ayvalık
August 2026… Every journey has a beginning. My journey started in Ayvalık, one of the heartlands of Turkish olive oil culture 🫒 I was born in Ayvalık, where my family’s roots run deep. I grew up among olive groves, listening to stories about the harvest, the land and the generations …
Read More »Kürşat Kayhan writes; “The starting point of agriculture”
August 2026… Microeconomy: The Starting Point of Agriculture When we talk about agricultural economics, we usually think of the significant topics: Food production. Exports. Factories. Works.. GDP. But agriculture starts from a much smaller place… It starts with a farmer! Imagine a farmer who grows tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers to …
Read More »Abdulkadir Karagöz: We can achieve similar developments in Turkish agriculture as we have done in the defense industry!
August 2026… The “TÜME Agricultural Route Programme” was organized in Tokat… The Agricultural Technologies Cluster (TÜME) organized the “TÜME Agricultural Route Programme” in Tokat province… TOKAT… Abdulkadir Karagöz At the event held in the city centre of Tokat, the Rector of the National Defence University, Professor Dr. Erhan Afyoncu and …
Read More »Food inflation can be ‘cooled down’ by the cold chain…
August 2026… According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 526 million tonnes of food are wasted every year due to inadequate refrigeration. In Türkiye, the annual food loss is estimated to be between 12-15 million tonnes. Food experts state that a cold chain that operates uninterrupted from …
Read More »Dr. Fahri Yemişçioğlu writes; “Why do I support Riviera olive oil?” 2
August 2026… Let me make one thing clear from the outset… I am not supporting Riviera olive oil in opposition to natural olive oil or any other vegetable oil. It is not merely wrong, but deeply misguided, to categorise vegetable oils – which have different compositions and functions – as …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
