Opinions

October, 2026… Dr. M. Mehdi Eker—Türkiye’s former Minister of Agriculture (2005–2015) and the official candidate nominated by the Republic of Türkiye for the position of Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the second-largest institution of the United Nations—is one of the agricultural sector’s most distinguished and highly qualified …

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 …

September, 2026… THE BALANCE IS SHIFTING IN THE HAZELNUT MARKET…WILL FERRERO’S NUMBERS ADD UP? Activity in Türkiye’s hazelnut market is intensifying as competition between Ferrero, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) and the open market grows… According to unconfirmed market reports, Ferrero entered into substantial contracts for hazelnut kernels at approximately …

September, 2026… Setting goals for agricultural enterprises is merely the beginning. Increasing yield per decare, controlling labour costs, optimizing input usage and boosting profitability… The real difference emerges when these goals are transformed into measurable performance indicators. Professional agricultural management requires consistently tracking data, analyzing the causes of deviations and …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …