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Rising Meat and Falling Raw Milk Prices… The milk and meat sectors are in close interaction with each other in cattle breeding. Failure of the dairy sector to make money causes first a milk crisis and then a meat crisis and Türkiye has experienced this many times in the past. …

In an article we wrote in 2017, we touched upon the subject of “Black Sea Salmon is Promising” and shared some information about salmon. Salmon stands out as the most important source of omega-3. It attracts attention as Norway’s tens of billions of dollars worth of exports. The fact that …

The new U.S. president, Donald Trump, has returned to the White House, announcing a series of measures and promising major government changes regarding domestic and foreign affairs. “Such measures have raised warning signs worldwide, and Brazil was no exception, after all, there are various trade agreements between Brazilians and Americans, …

Organically produced food is gaining significant attention in Europe. While it has developed an interesting niche market, the European Union (EU) is implementing stricter regulations on organic agriculture. Since the 1st  of January 2025, every organic farmer producing goods for the European market must adhere to these new regulations. These …

March, 2025… Robotics, automation, and AI are reshaping the industry—but are they really solving the fundamental problems of Agriculture? While technology continues to optimize efficiency and reduce labor dependency, a bigger challenge looms: 🔍 Can agriculture truly be sustainable if we focus still on operational efficiency even while we are …

Production and consumption data in Türkiye? The amount of animal production and consumption in our country is shared by the public through TUIK (TURKSTAT). According to current data, the number of bovine animals in 2024 is 16 million 555 thousand and the number of ovine animals is 53 million 965 …

The Turkish flour industry is facing challenges, particularly in the wake of the wheat import ban. With Egypt and Russia reducing Turkey’s share in the global flour market, the road ahead appears difficult. However, I believe that despite these trying times, the future of the Turkish flour industry remains promising. …

I was in Antalya last week. I was invited to the 19th TUSAF International Congress and Exhibition organised this year by the Turkish Flour Industrialists’ Federation (TUSAF). This year’s theme is Sustainable Future: Climate, Water, Agriculture. It was a full congress. Because the participation was so high that more than …

At the World Economic Forum (WEF), Jeff Rowe, CEO of Syngenta Group, presented the five key trends in AI that will define agriculture in 2025. During a panel discussion at Bloomberg House on ″From Soil to Silicon: How Advanced Technologies are Cultivating the Future of Sustainable Ag,″ he outlined how …

The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation to meet the changing expectations of consumers. Focus is now shifting towards the development of health-focused and nutritious food products. These functional foods not only provide essential nutrition, but also offer solutions to improve overall bodily functions, prevent diseases, and enhance quality …