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Municipalities and public institutions, which are important buyers in the sector, have almost stopped purchasing products for economic and political reasons. The bottleneck in the construction sector is also causing serious losses in the landscaping sector and consequently, in the plant sector. To make matters worse, the ministry, caught up …

In our daily conversations, everyone can surely say something about fish. To add a little depth to the subject, how about we delve into some more current, economic, scientific and socio-economic details? Let’s not even mention its importance in human nutrition here. Fish is not just an inevitable food source …

The Vinegar Producers Association (SirkeDer) was established in November 2020 in Izmir with the aim of bringing together vinegar producers in the sector to enhance the ethical development of the vinegar production industry, overcome the challenges faced in the sector, raise awareness among end consumers about vinegar production and consumption, …

Agriculture, throughout human history, has been a fundamental source of food production, fulfilling one of our most basic needs. Today, this ancient sector stands at the cusp of a profound transformation, driven by rapidly evolving technologies. In what can be termed the “Smart Farming Revolution” or the “Age of Smart …

Biodiversity generally refers to the billions of unique living organisms that exist in the world and the interactions between them. Biodiversity encompasses all forms of life diversity within species, between species, and among the ecosystems they inhabit. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), established to protect biodiversity, aims to guide …

The 14th National Agricultural Students Congress (UTOK), hosted by Akdeniz University, brought the agricultural army together in Antalya this year with the theme of sustainable agriculture. The scientific production, environmental sensitivity and belief in agriculture of the youth were strongly felt at the congress, where more than 800 students from …

The heartbeat of the milling industry was felt strongly over the past weeks at two pivotal Events in Türkiye: the congress organized by the Turkish National Grain Council (UHK) in Mardin and the conference hosted by the Turkish Grain Suppliers Association (HUBUDER) in Ankara. As the media partner of both …

On May 20th, we gathered at Migros Headquarters in Istanbul to celebrate World Bee Day with a shared commitment to a healthier, more sustainable future—where bees are at the heart of it all. As the Founder and CEO of BEE’O and BEE&YOU, I was honored to contribute to this inspiring …

From Anatolian Soils to World Tables; Türkiye’s Stunning Rise in Vegetable Exports! Türkiye is taking the world markets by storm with its fresh vegetables grown in its fertile soil! The huge increase of 80 percent in vegetable exports in the last decade reveals the power and potential of the Turkish …

STARCH INDUSTRY OUTLOOK… While the starch industry plays an important role in the sustainability of maize production, it continues to make a positive contribution to our foreign trade. Processing ¼ of the 8.5-9 million tonnes of maize produced by approximately 300 thousand maize producers, the sector plays a major role …