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17 March

WAR ENGULFS THE BREADBASKET OF THE WORLD!

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent prices of food commodities—especially grains and vegetable oils—soaring. As the war in Ukraine is likely to last for several months at least, EIU expects prices of agricultural commodities to remain elevated for much of the year. Agricultural commodities prices will soar as trade is …

16 March

HEAVY RAIN CAUSES FLOODS IN KONYA PLAIN, HARMS AGRICULTURE…

Agricultural lands in the Konya Plain, reeling under drought for months due to insufficient rainfall, were flooded this time due to heavy rains and melting snow on the mountains. Central Konya province is at the heart of agriculture for the country with its large farmlands used for growing wheat crops …

16 March

SİNAN KIZILTAN: EXPORTS OF TURKISH FISHERIES AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS SURPASSED 3.5 BILLION DOLLARS

Press release… Promotions continue uninterrupted… Turkiye Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Associations Sector Board Chairman Sinan Kızıltan said that the promotional activities continue uninterruptedly for the promotion of healthy and safe foods produced by the Turkish fisheries and animal products industry around the world. Kızıltan indicated that they continue TURQUALITY …

16 March

ALGERIA IMPOSES BAN ON VEG OIL, SUGAR AND WHEAT EXPORTS…

The disruptions in the supply of food products due to the Russia-Ukraine war led the countries to restrict food exports. Algeria also decided to ban the export of oil, sugar and wheat. It was reported that an export ban was imposed on oil, sugar and wheat products in Algeria. In …

14 March

“EXPORTS OF FISHERIES AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS BOOSTED 2.5 TIMES IN 10 YEARS”

Press release… The Turkish fisheries and animal products sector, which exports aquaculture, poultry meat, eggs, milk along with dairy products and honey to 142 countries and decorates the world’s tables with healthy and safe food for three meals, has reached an export level of 3 billion 591 million dollars in …

14 March

BİROL CELEP: WE TRY TO EXPORT MORE QUALITY DRIED FIGS

Press release… Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association continues its efforts to increase quality and food safety in dried figs. Attractive bait traps used in the fight against Carpophilus (souring beetle) were distributed to the producers free of charge this year as well. Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ …

13 March

DIGITAL REVOLUTION OFFERS ENORMOUS POTENTIAL FOR AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA…

New FAO and ITU study highlights the benefits from the use of digital technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa… The digital revolution currently underway in Sub-Saharan Africa offers enormous potential for economic growth and agricultural productivity. Coastal countries benefit from fast internet, thanks to undersea cables, and 4G mobile networks are expanding …

13 March

TURKISH GOVERNMENT INTERVENES TO STABILISE COOKING OIL MARKET…

Fearing rising prices and the perceived threat of sunflower oil shortages, customers have scrambled inrecent days to stock up on cooking oils. The Turkish government has reassured the public that a shortagedoesn’t exist. At the same time, in order to stabilize local market conditions, the government recentlyhalted cooking oil exports …

13 March

“STRATEGIC CROPS WILL BE FOCUSED IN AGRICULTURE FROM NOW ON”

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Professor Dr. Vahit Kirişci emphasized that cereals, oil seeds and sugar beet are indispensable products and said that these products will be focused in agriculture.Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Vahit Kirişci, made a statement after the Agricultural Coordination Meeting held in Adana Governorate, which …

13 March

THREE SHIPS CARRYING SUNFLOWER OIL TO ARRIVE IN MERSIN ON MARCH 15…

Three ships carrying tons of sunflower seed oil have departed from the Russian ports of Yeisk and Rostov, the Turkish General Directorate of Maritime Affairs has announced, adding that other vessels are also on their way to Turkey. A ship with more than 6,000 tons of sunflower oil on board, which sailed from the …