Opinions

Geography is destiny. This often-repeated phrase proves itself on many occasions. More often, I’m inclined to adopt this view to food choices and regional cuisines. Geography surely defines one’s taste preferences. Your taste palate is shaped according to what grows around you. When it comes to olives, I tend to define a …

Fintech (Financial Technologies) for Agritech (Agricultural Technologies)…In the realm of Agritech and Fintech, although they may seem divergent, their collaboration is essential for mutual progress and the exploration of new frontiers. Fintech holds the key to revolutionizing Agritech by tackling crucial agricultural challenges such as credit access, securitization, collateralization, insurance, …

The mismatch between input costs and product prices in the agricultural sector has created challenges for both producers and consumers. While farmers struggle to make a profit, consumers face complaints due to steep price increases for food items. This disparity calls for a reevaluation of the practices within the Agri-Food …

Consumers’ perceptions of food ingredients are often misled, as they tend to prefer natural foods over those with chemical additives. However, these same consumers also desire food that is safe, which necessitates the use of additives. Misleading information about food additives is often spread through the media, popular press and …

“Akdeniz University Institute of Science and Technology Director Professor Dr. Orhan Özçatalbaş states that the strategic importance of agriculture and food diplomacy surges day by day…” Essentially, the aim of agricultural diplomacy is to promote international co-operation. Accordingly, threats and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses constitute the background of agricultural and …

Artificial intelligence (AI) — including machine learning — will soon transform the agriculture industry, offering new ways to improve productivity and decision-making. As the industry continues to explore how to harness data and automation, one thing is clear: The future of farming will be shaped by those who successfully integrate …

Spicy chili onion crisp is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways to add flavor and texture to dishes. Here are some common uses: Topping for Rice or Noodles: Sprinkle it over steamed rice, fried rice, or noodle dishes for an extra kick of flavor …

March, 2025… In an era where knowledge is considered the most powerful tool, the prevalence of superstitions regarding food leaves a significant portion of society vulnerable to misinformation. While history has seen food as a means of cultural transmission, it is now becoming a battleground between scientific facts and superstitions. …

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 …