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Stakeholders in the famous hellim (halloumi in Greek) cheese sector in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) have written an open letter to the European Commission Structural Reform Support Director General Mario Nava regarding the protected designations of origin (PDO) process of the cheese. They said the proposed laws …

Russia’s agricultural product exports, between January – March 21 2021, rose to 6.1 billion dollars, while Turkey’s imports also registered an increase of 46.8 percent. In 2021, Russia’s exports of agricultural products soared by 22.3 percent compared to the same period of the previous year and reached 6.1 billion dollars …

“The purchasing policy that supports the farmer has increased our chickpea production” Turkish Grain Board (TMO) General Manager Ahmet Güldal said that Turkey increasingly has become a net exporter each year. Stating that legumes, including chickpeas, are among the main food sources, Güldal noted that these products also stand out …

Turkey Milk Producers’ Association Chairperson Tevfik Keskin said that there is no benefit in giving authority to organizations unduly which does not provide any contribution to both milk producers, consumers and the government. Stating that such a situation would cause disorganization and harm, Keskin said, “Milk producer associations should be …

Turkey’s chickpea exports reached 77.7 million dollars last year. Export of chickpeas which are used in many products from roasted ones to hummus has reached 77.7 million dollars, approximately 4.6 times over its imports. According to compilation made from Turkey Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data, thanks to increased production in chickpea, …

Press release… Olive oil exporters disagree with the ban on the export of bulk and drum olive oil… Citing the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the increasing oil demand, the Ministry of Trade banned the export of bulk and barreled olive oil at the request of the Ministry of …

 The World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the global water crisis, and a core focus of the observance is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is valuing water. The value of …

Short and long term solutions to the problems in agricultural production and food supply processes manifested by the increase in food prices. In fact, the main problem is not new, we are far from self-sufficiency in oils, wheat, sugar and many other basic food components in agricultural products for many …

Forests are part of your life in more ways than you realize… When we drink a glass of water, write in a notebook, take medicine for a fever or build a house, we do not always make the connection with forests. And yet, these and many other aspects of our …

Turkey’s position in global cheese market does not reflect its actual potential, says researcher… İstanbul… Most studies place the types of cheese produced in Turkey at around 200, but given that the concept of milk processing originated in this region, the number is probably somewhere near 300, according to an …