“If the quota in the EU is increased to 100 thousand tonnes, we can easily meet it” Stating that Türkiye, which is a food corridor, is one of the world’s leading exporters despite anti-dumping and quotas on pasta, Veysel Memiş, Chair of Mediterranean Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters …

Nihat Uysallı, Chair of the Central Anatolian Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the demand for pasta increases during periods of global crisis such as war and pandemic, and that Turkish pasta attracts great interest with its production and delivery advantages in such periods. “We want …

The nation is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic with enthusiasm, gratitude and profound pride, with numerous events, festivals and marches honoring both Türkiye’s founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and the century-old country since the beginning of the week of Oct. 29. From the governmental institutions to …

Producers in Thrace, one of the important grain production centres of Türkiye, will sow wheat seeds on dry land this year as they did last year due to drought. Hüseyin Arabacı Thrace farmers, who entered the sowing period in wheat, could not carry out the pre-sowing tillage work as required …

New technologies help farmers manage crops and livestock, detect pests and diseases and optimize the use of labour, fertilizers, pesticides, feed and water… Rome – To revolutionize the agrifood sector, we must harness the power of digital tools and provide better and safer access to innovation. These were the key calls …

Collaboration is key to strengthening the global economic system: ‘We must come together’ Oct 17, 2023… “Trust-building and collaboration across countries, industries and disciplines is more important than ever,” said Forum Managing Director Mirek Dušek. Al-Bayan, a UAE daily newspaper, conducted the following Q&A with Mirek Dušek, Managing Director World …

While Türkiye exported 1 million tonnes of pasta in 9 months of the year and earned 678 million dollars, it was reported that the country has the capacity to export at least 1 million tonnes more pasta per year. Nihat Uysallı, Head of Turkish Pasta Industrialists’ Association (MÜSAD) said, “If …

Why is the most popular banana variety in danger of extinction? Every year, around 100 billion bananas are consumed in the world. A very large proportion of these are Cavendish bananas, which we also eat in our country. But the future of this banana variety is in danger… A type …

Press release… FAO shares its approach, activities and publications on Geographical Indications with participants, local authorities and the media at International Geographical Indications Summit… 25 October 2023, Muğla, Türkiye – On 20 October 2023, Muğla hosted the International Geographical Indications Summit to explore the sustainability of Geographical Indications (GI) in the context of …

Türkiye, a global agricultural power in terms of output has ensured supply security through its 100-year-long history of the republic with initiatives involving technological adaptation, broadening farmer support and encouraging domestic production. While agriculture has become strategic for various reasons, comprehensive studies ranging from technological developments in agriculture to support have been …