THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
‘Agriculture, forest, water become more important than ever before’ Excessive demand, logistical, labor problems, high energy costs cause increases in food prices, says Bekir Pakdemirli… Agriculture, forest and water have become more important than ever, Turkey’s agriculture and forestry minister said Thursday. Bekir Pakdemirli “Creating a sustainable economy on the …
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November, 2021
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27 November
MILK, MEAT AND MIGHT; CAMEL IS KING IN SOMALIA’S ECONOMY!
Camels for Somalia’s daily life mean more than just a means of transportation or a source of nutrition. In an economy devastated by conflict, the beasts become jack of all trades for Somalians In Somalia, which has long been hit by conflict, political instability and the negative impacts of climate …
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27 November
“AGRICULTURE WITHOUT INNOVATION DOES NOT EXIST!”
This is categorically stated by Sergi Vizoso-Sansano, chemist and economist, current president of the CropLife Latin America Board of Directors, a guild that represents research and development companies in the agrochemical sector. Sergi has a career of more than 20 years at BASF, and currently holds the position of Senior …
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26 November
EU PROPOSES BAN ON FOOD IMPORTS LINKED TO DEFORESTED AREAS…
The European Commission declared that it wants to fight deforestation harder as it proposed a legislative package on Wednesday aimed at curbing and tightening the import of commodities such as food and wood from deforested areas, trying to use its trade power to drive sustainability, by requiring companies to prove …
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26 November
MUSTAFA ÖZEN: WE TRY TO DIRECT OUR FARMERS TO DROUGHT-RESISTANT CROPS
Lack of rainfall may not be of high concern when it comes to drinking water, however, it does have a damaging effect on agriculture. Turkey saw its lowest precipitation rate in 20 years during the Oct.1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021 period, or the “2021 water/agriculture year,” as it is …
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26 November
“BEGINNING: TURKISH COFFEE STORIES FROM ANATOLIA”
Press release… Turkish Coffee to be Promoted in New York Times Square on World Coffee Day In order to make the name of Turkish coffee known to the world, the documentary “Beginning: Turkish Coffee Stories from Anatolia”, prepared in cooperation with Arzum Okka and Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation and by …
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21 November
“WE SHOULD BRING OLIVE MILL WASTEWATER AND POMACE TO THE ECONOMY”
Suggestion to bring olive mill wastewater and olive pomace to the economy! It has been reported that the vegetation water emerging in the 2021-2022 olive harvest season, which started in Edremit Bay, one of the leading olive production centres of Turkey, can be converted into economic added value. Balıkesir University …
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21 November
WALNUT PRODUCERS JOIN FORCES TO PUT AN END TO IMPORTS…
Foreign dependency will end! ‘Strong support for the export attack’… Walnut producers joined forces in Turkey, which imports more than 70 percent of its walnut needs. It was emphasized that with a protectionist policy, both the need for walnuts will be met and they can become an exporter. Turkey is …
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21 November
‘KING OF FRUITS’ CAN BRING 1 BILLION DOLLARS TO TURKEY!
Turkey has started to come to the fore in the production of tropical products in the last years. It is stated that 90 kinds of tropical fruits can be grown in Turkey. The prominent fruit here is Mango. Mango, which is grown in countries such as India, Pakistan, China, Ecuador, …
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