The Government of Japan (GOJ) published a report outlining measures to address next steps in theExport Expansion Action Strategy for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Products and Food. The GOJintends to facilitate investment in export facilities and export logistics throughout food and agriculturalsupply chains to achieve its goal of growing exports …

When scrolling through Turkish social media you will inevitably come across the long-discussed debate over why there are so many Starbucks in Turkey. Why are the coffee chain’s stores so popular in a country that has its own rich, unique, world-renowned local coffee culture? The topic has been agonized over …

Rising in the steep mountains of Eastern Anatolia and reaching the Black Sea by collecting water from many streams as it passes several provinces, Kızılırmak, Turkey’s longest river, has been on the agenda with mass fish deaths seen in recent weeks. Locals noted that mass fish deaths might be linked to drought, which destroys habitat and …

Press release… A protocol was signed between Pınar Süt (leading dairy company in Turkey) and İzmir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry for the development of young farmers. Mustafa Özen, İdil Yiğitbaşı, Gürkan Hekimoğlu A new cooperation was signed with İzmir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry under the direction …

Turkey’s exports of frozen fruit and vegetables saw a 32 percent increase in the first six months of the year, with the global demand for the products soaring during the coronavirus pandemic. The sector has now set eyes on a target of $250 million yearly exports. Hayrettin Uçak According to data by …

The Turkish Trade Ministry on July 16 released its detailed plan to adapt with the European Green Deal standards in its economic activity, particularly the exporting sectors.The Green Deal Action Plan, which includes 32 objectives and 81 actions under nine headlines, aims to support Turkey’s transition to a more sustainable and source-efficient economy in …

Years of drought started taking a toll on Akşehir, a 354-square-kilometer (87,475-acre) size lake in the central province of Konya. The lake considerably shrank this year, with a swamp and reeds taking over its coast, along with weeds outgrowing on the shores. The country’s fifth-largest lake is almost like a …

JUBA, South Sudan  Turkey’s state-run aid agency on Friday delivered seeds and agricultural tools to farmers in South Sudan. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) provided 2,600 kilograms of seeds and 2,500 farming tools to more 1,000 farmers on the outskirts of the capital Juba. Turkish Ambassador to South …

Turkey’s new tech center offers ‘perfect infrastructure’ for smart agricultural machinery… Smart Technologies Center Project jointly funded by EU, Turkish Industry and Technology Ministry… KONYA, Turkey A new high-tech development and design center established in Turkey’s central province of Konya will provide a “perfect infrastructure” in projects to be developed …

With the support of DOKAP, it is aimed to produce lavender honey and oil in Giresun province… Within the scope of the project financed by the Eastern Black Sea Project Regional Development Administration (DOKAP), it is aimed to develop lavender honey and oil production in Giresun. Within the framework of …