As part of its strategy to strengthen national livestock production, Türkiye has begun the initial implementation phase of its comprehensive support initiative which prioritizes young people and women. The project, Kırsalda Bereket – Hayvancılığa Destek (Abundance in the Countryside – Support for Livestock), aims to create a more sustainable and self-sufficient livestock sector by distributing …

What is World Milk Day? Supporting Nutrition, Health, and Economic Resilience Around the Globe… World Milk Day is more than just a celebration – it’s a movement that highlights milk as a vital, accessible food source that nourishes billions. Milk provides essential nutrients that support bone health, growth, and immune …

The sector is waiting for projects to be developed to ramp up the consumption of sheep and goat milk. Türkiye Sheep and Goat Breeders’ Association (TÜDKİYEB) President Nihat Çelik stated that increased consumption of sheep and goat milk would have a positive impact on the sector, saying, “When milk producers …

As Eid al-Adha approaches, a prominent academic is urging the public to ensure both humane treatment of animals and hygienic practices during sacrificial rituals, highlighting the impact on public health, animal welfare and environmental safety. Professor Dr. Ali Gücükoğlu, a faculty member at the Department of Food Inspection Technology at …

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı stated that sacrificial animals brought to markets for Eid al-Adha but unable to be sold will be purchased by the Meat and Milk Board (ESK). Yumaklı announced that there were no problems with the supply of sacrificial animals this year. Emphasising that approximately …

Four wheat and four barley seeds developed by the Eastern Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute were introduced in Adana… Adana… The ‘Field Day’ event was held at the trial field of the Eastern Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute Directorate to introduce local and national seeds. Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry Mehmet …

In Türkiye’s northwestern province of Edirne, where Evliya Çelebi praised the rose gardens, the aim is to turn rose production into an economic and tourist attraction by cultivating roses over large areas. Edirne… In the city, which was one of the places where rose oil and rose water were produced …

Press release… Dear Friends,After a long preparation period with great enthuasism, we as TSUAB and TURKTED held the first World Seed Congress of the second Century of ISF History, between 19-21 May 2025 in Istanbul at the International Congress Center (ICC). Yıldıray Gençer After the unforgettable Congress we organized in …

Press release… SUTCHU Farm, which reflects the spirit of natural farming in Izmir’s Tire district, introduced its bone broth, prepared using traditional methods, to participants in Izmir. At the event held at Misk Alsancak, Yasemin Sezgin, founder of SUTCHU Farm, explained the production process and suggested ways to use the …

Press release… Aegean food exporters achieved twice the Turkish average increase in exports to the United States… Melih İşliel Turkish food exporters took a major step towards their target of exporting 5 billion dollars worth of food products to the United States. Turkish food exporters, who have doubled their exports …