HomePage – TimeLine Layout – Page 160 – THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

28 November

Türkiye removes customs tax on imports of oil sunflower seeds…

Türkiye has removed an 8 percent customs tax on imports of oil sunflower seeds within its earlier set quota, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday. The country had in August set a quota tariff of 8 percent customs tax for 1 million tonnes of …

27 November

FAO: 12 trillion dollars in ‘hidden’ agrifood costs!

In a study updating provisional figures that were published last year, the FAO has said that agrifood systems face “hidden costs” amounting to 12 trillion dollars! The new numbers, released on 8 November, refine estimates that were presented in the 2023 edition of the agency’s annual report “The State of …

26 November

“WE WILL COOPERATE WITH CZECHIA IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM”

Press release…Last week, Czech Minister of Agriculture Marek Vyborny came to Türkiye with a delegation of 60 people. Marek Vyborny first met with the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı and Ministry officials in Ankara and then held meetings with different groups at the Izmir Chamber of Commerce. We, …

26 November

Mesut Ergin: Happy World Olive Tree Day!

Press release… Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin celebrated ‘World Olive Tree Day’ for all those who earn their bread from this sector in Ayvalık (Türkiye’s western province of Balıkesir’s district) and across the country. Mayor Mesut Ergin reminded that every year, 26 November is accepted as ‘World Olive Tree Day’ by …

26 November

Türkiye at the top of the world fishing rankings!

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that Türkiye has been awarded the ‘Full Compliance Award’ by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) for the 4th time in a row. GFCM, which regulates fisheries activities in the Mediterranean and Black Sea under the umbrella of the Food …

26 November

Turkish firm to begin production of agro drones in US from 2025…

Türkiye’s international success in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is diversified with the production of different types of drones, including civil ones, with the latest example being a deal secured by a firm from southern Mersin province, which will begin production of agricultural drones in the United States with financial backing …

25 November

Chinese drones to revolutionize Pakistan’s agriculture!

Chinese drones to revolutionize Pakistan’s agriculture as it will help Pakistan to modernize its farming practice and bring efficiency in technology. A prominent Chinese power company, PowerChina, has emphasized the potential of integrating smart agriculture with low-altitude drone technology in Pakistan. In a statement released on November 14, the company …

25 November

Biodiesel produced by hemp seeds!

The Black Sea Agricultural Research Institute produced biodiesel from hemp seeds. Energy Agriculture Research Centre Director Mustafa Acar stated that hemp is an important raw material in the food and cosmetics sectors as well as its use for energy purposes. As a result of the studies carried out at the …

24 November

John Kempf’s AEA to help Türkiye, Southeast Europe convert to regen ag through new partnership…

October, 2024 Regenerative agriculture pioneer Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) looks to transition more farmers around the world to regen practices through a new partnership with Türkiye-based Topraq. John Kempf Combining their respective technologies and expertise, the two will provide citrus, grape and cotton growers in southeast Europe and west and central Asia with …

24 November

Edirne province on the way to become a breeding heifer production centre!

Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer stated that they started to work to make Edirne a breeding heifer production centre of Türkiye. Yunus Sezer In his speech at the Paddy Season Evaluation and Water Management Meeting held at Ipsala Commodity Exchange, Sezer said that they have been working for about 6 months …