Press release… From the city of thecoal to the the bounty of olives! Soma has risen to prominence in olive production… Ertuğrul Özcan Manisa’s district of Soma, known for its coal, has transformed into a new hub for agriculture with 17 new olive oil factories. Established with the support of …

Şekerbank has received an international award for its project promoting digitalisation and sustainable production in agriculture. The bank was awarded the Bronze Award in the “Social, Sustainable and Responsible Banking Innovation” category at the “Banking Innovation Awards 2025” competition, organised internationally by Qorus-Infosys-Finacle, for its innovative digital transformation project that …

Professor Dr. Doğan Yaşar announced that water levels in İzmir have fallen to critical levels and that underground water reserves are being depleted. Water levels in reservoirs are at their lowest point in history, threatening agricultural production. Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) Environment, Biodiversity and Climate Change …

Saffron, a plant whose cultivation area has rapidly expanded in Tekirdağ in recent years, is attracting attention both for its economic value and its medicinal benefits. Mehmet Aksoy, the Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, visited a two-year-old saffron field spanning 20 decares belonging to a young producer in the …

Press release… Ahmet Tiryakioğlu, Chairman of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly T(İM) Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Sector Board, announced that classic supply-demand cycles, as well as geopolitical risks and climate conditions, play a role in global food markets. “Following the Russo-Ukrainian War, which affected approximately one-third of global grain trade …

Press release… Chocolate and cocoa-based product exports exceed 1 billion dollars… According to data shared by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), the cereals, pulses, oilseeds and products sector, which includes chocolate and cocoa products, sunflower oil, biscuits and wafers, confectionery and staple food items such as pasta and wheat flour, …

Press release… 94 percent of dried tomato exports came from the Aegean Region… Blood-red tomatoes, grown in the fertile lands of Anatolia, were painstakingly sun-dried and exported to 98 countries. Türkiye exported 108 million dollars worth of dried tomatoes in the first 10 months of 2025, ranking second globally behind …

Press release… FAO Director-General conveys message at General Plenary Leaders Dialogue at Climate Summit in Brazil… 07/11/2025 Belém, Brazil – Transforming global agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable is critical to meeting the Paris Agreement targets on climate change. Yet, the persistent shortfall in climate finance represents “a lost …

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that they aim to plant 550 million saplings and seeds across Türkiye on National Afforestation Day, November 11th. The Minister noted that 1.3 billion euros in grant support has been provided for youth projects. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı said, …

Press release… Director-General QU Dongyu hails the new applications as sharper tools that put people first and ensures improved service delivery… 04/11/2025… Rome – In a landmark step towards its digitalization journey, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched its first ever HR Avatar, powered by …