Press release… HISTORICAL PEAK IN ANIMAL FOOD EXPORTS; 3.86 BILLION DOLLARS… Türkiye’s animal food exports amounted to 3.86 billion dollars in 2024. The fishery and animal products sector succeeded in increasing its export performance by 10.8 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year. Ali Can Yamanyılmaz, Member of …

Gaziantep Commodity Exchange Chairman Mehmet Akıncı stated that they will pave the way for digitalisation in the agricultural sector with the Mediterranean Commodity Market Intermediary Institution (ÜPAK – MCMII); the institution, established with the partnership of 17 commodity exchanges, will serve investors and contribute to the national economy. Gaziantep (Türkiye’s …

Recently, seed oils have been the target of some criticism. What does the scientific data say about this? Seed oils have been used in the production of food and beverages and sold directly to consumers for decades. During this time, there has been little concern about production patterns or potential …

By Jeff Rowe, Chief Executive Officer, Syngenta Group… Jeff Rowe As a fifth-generation farmer and CEO of one of the world’s largest agriculture technology companies, I’ve seen the challenges and opportunities facing modern agriculture firsthand: how to farm sustainably while maintaining productivity. Farmers play an essential role in tackling climate …

In the consultation meeting with beekeepers organised by Siirt Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, the goal of Türkiye’s southeastern province of Siirt to enter the top 5 in Türkiye in honey production was put forward. The current situation, production potential and branding processes of the beekeeping sector were discussed …

Vegetable imports up by 9.9% to 1.7M tons last year compared to 2023, while fruit imports rose by 2.4% to 6.1M tonnes… MOSCOW… Russia’s vegetable imports increased by 9.9% and fruit imports by 2.4% year-on-year in 2024, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision revealed on Friday. More vegetables …

Press release… ‘OUR 2024 EXPORTS ARE 2.05 BILLION DOLLARS’ ‘WE MADE SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN A DIFFICULT YEAR’ Veysel Memiş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association (AHBİB), announced that they exported 2.05 billion dollars in 2024. Noting that they have …

The Agricultural Insurance Pool (TARSİM) issued 3.2 million policies and distributed 22.5 billion liras in state premium support and damage compensation to farmers in 2024, according to Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. Speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency, Yumaklı highlighted TARSİM’s crucial role in protecting farmers from natural disasters and ensuring …

In the January-December period of 2024, hazelnut exports from Türkiye reached 324 thousand 438 tonnes and 2 billion 638 million 359 thousand dollars of foreign currency inflow was obtained in return. When these export realisations were compared with the same period of the previous year, an increase of 14 percent …

Press release… The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) stood at 127.0 points in December 2024, down 0.6 points (0.5 per cent) from November. This decline was driven by decreases in the price indices for sugar, dairy products, vegetable oils and cereals, offsetting increases in meat prices. The FFPI was 8.0 …