Press release… Logistics centres to be established in the target countries after the pandemic will play a major role on the road to the export target of 226.6 billion dollars in 2023. Aegean exporters have the opinion that new generation solutions to be put into operation in logistics will both …

In a written statement made by the General Directorate of Tea Enterprises (ÇAYKUR), it is stated that the purchases of tea started on May 19 still continue. 165 thousand tons of tea in the second offshoot period and 412 thousand tons of fresh tea in total has been purchased. ÇAYKUR, …

In accordance with the President’s Decision published in the Official Gazette, grant support will be provided to agricultural and rural economic infrastructure investments for rural development in the period of 2021-2025. Decision on Supporting Agricultural Based Economic Investments and Rural Economic Infrastructure Investments within the Scope of Rural Development Supports …

Rector of Bayburt University Dr. Selçuk Coşkun said that Bayburt honey, which has proved to have a unique consistency, brightness, aroma and nutritional values, differs from other honeys. 100 hives distributed to beekeepers who attended the vocational course… Stating that they have established Beekeeping Research and Application Centre, Dr. Coşkun …

A CARBON SINK SUMMARY Adopting production systems that will increase the amount and rate of increase of CO2 sinks, which are brought to the agenda by global warming and climate change, has become an issue of interest to all sectors in the world. The Kyoto Protocol and all other official …

Press release… Ankara – July, 29 2020 – Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar said that stubble burning in agricultural fields is an outdated practice that damages to farmers essentially. Bayraktar said, “Burning the stubble means burning the efficiency of the soil. Our farmers should think about …

Press release… The statement made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in which product purchasing would be made by TMO (Turkish Grain Board) during 2020-21 season, has led to great joy for raisins, dried figs and dried apricots sectors when entering the new season. Stating that they have been dominating the …

Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association Chairman Hayrettin Uçak said that black figs are mostly sent to European countries and that efforts to expand the market continue, especially they are working overtime to increase the export figures in the Far East market. Uçak said, “The world’s best quality figs …

Press release… Aegean University Biomass Energy Systems and Technologies Application and Research Centre (BESTMER) Director Professor Dr. Günnur Koçar made evaluations regarding the biomass potential in Turkey and the studies conducted within BESTMER. Dr. Koçar said, “Considering the biomass potential in our country, theoretically, we have such a high potential …

The fresh fruit and vegetable exports of Turkey’s Aegean region almost doubled in the first half of 2020 and reached $137 million (TL 938 million), according to the leading exporters’ group. Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association Chairman Hayrettin Uçak said Sunday the region’s exports of fruit and vegetable …