Animal feed (fodder) is the major cost in front of animal husbandry in Turkey. It is estimated that between 45 and 60 percent of the costs in all enterprises constitute feed. All these rising costs are also the main determinant in meat prices. On the other hand, over 45-50 percent …

The Chairman of the Board of DKİB (Eastern Black Sea Exorters’ Association), Saffet Kalyoncu, said that the interest in Turkish honey is pleasing. Stating that Turkey attracts attention especially with its rich flora and endemic plant diversity, Kalyoncu said: “We have an important potential in terms of honey export, but …

Ovine sacrifices worth up to 6.5 billion liras await their buyers… Sheep and Goat Breeders’ Association of Turkey (TÜDKİYEB) President Nihat Çelik said that the number of sheep and goats to be sacrificed reaches 5 million if demanded. Çelik said, “The value of 5 million sheep and goats reaches 6.5 …