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Press release… September, 2026… A protocol signed between Türkiye and the People’s Republic of China has paved the way for the export of bay leaves to China—a product for which Türkiye is a global export leader. The agreement between Türkiye and the People’s Republic of China regarding bay leaf exports …

September, 2026… Ankara… The Agriculture and Forestry Ministry implemented a new food flavouring regulation on Sept. 14, restricting insect- and pork-derived additives while scheduling a phase-out for 10 specific substances by 2026. The updated Turkish Food Codex prohibits products derived from pork and insects to align with broader public health guidelines. The directive bars 10 flavoring substances, including FL 04.029, …

September, 2026… German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer stated that they aim to strengthen cooperation and trade relations with Türkiye in the agriculture and food sectors. BERLIN… The German Ministry of Agriculture issued a statement regarding Rainer’s visit to Türkiye, scheduled for September 16–17. The statement highlighted Türkiye’s status as a …

September, 2026… Agricultural engineers propose converting surplus produce into “value-added products”… Fehmi Kiraz, Chairman of the Turkish Association of Agricultural Engineers, stated that this year’s surplus produce must be managed through the right strategies to ensure benefits for both the farmers and the country. ANKARA… Speaking to an Anadolu Agency …

Press release… September, 2026… As summer’s final, generous days give way to the cool air of September, a centuries-old rhythm reaches completion within the hives. Bees, having traversed thousands of flowers throughout spring and summer, now seal their labour with the honeycomb’s protective wax, delivering their final masterpiece. In the …

Press release… September, 2026… Frost, hail, drought: The climate crisis is reshaping the agricultural risk map Is the risk map of the past sufficient to protect agriculture in a changing climate? The impact of extreme weather events on agricultural production is steadily growing. In 2025, agricultural frost affected 16 crops …

September, 2026… Türkiye aims for top spot in honey production… Türkiye expects to produce between 97 000 and 100 000 tonnes of honey this year, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı said on Sept. 4. “We rank second in the world in honey production and continue to push for first place,” he told reporters after …

Press release… September, 2026… The initial shipment date for the export of the 2026 crop of dried figs—often referred to as the “fruit of paradise”—has been set for Monday, September 28, 2026. Yusuf Gabay, Chair of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that they have been working …

September, 2026… Fishermen in the Aegean region have enjoyed the most bountiful start to the season in recent years, having completed the first 10 days of the fishing season that began on September 1st. Several factors have positively influenced fish populations in the Aegean Sea; winter and spring rainfall enriched …

September, 2026… A report titled “Water Policies for a Drier World”—prepared by the Water Policies Association (SPD) as part of its research report series—emphasizes that drought has ceased to be an isolated natural phenomenon and has instead become a structural “new normal” on a global scale; it further underscores that …