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8 March

“BEET HAS BECOME THE MOST PRODUCED VEGETABLE CROP IN TURKEY”

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli said that sugar beet production reached 23 million tonnes in 2020/2021 marketing year and beet was the most produced vegetable crop. Pakdemirli said, “Approximately 3.1 million tonnes of sugar was produced in the 2020/2021 marketing year, thus breaking an all-time record in beet …

7 March

“HOUSEHOLD WASTE IS ALSO A MAJOR PROBLEM GLOBALLY”

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report, 17 percent of the food produced is wasted globally! According to the report, which reveals that food waste is a global problem, not only in developed countries, approximately 931 million tons of food sold to households, retailers, restaurants and …

7 March

UNEP; 931 MILLION TONNES OF FOOD WASTED IN 2019!

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report, approximately 931 million tons of food was wasted in 2019. Evaluating the report, which reveals that food waste is not only a problem for developed countries but also a global problem, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, “Food waste …

7 March

TURKEY SAVES 2.2 BILLION DOLLARS WITH THE ZERO WASTE PROJECT!

Turkey has saved around 17 billion Turkish Liras ($2.2 billion) with the Zero Waste Project led by First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Turkish Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum has said. “We are taking firm steps toward our 2023 goals in line with the Zero Waste Project,” Kurum said on March 5 in a …

6 March

“WE EXPORT FLOWERS WORTH 8 MILLION DOLLARS FOR WOMEN’S DAY”

Turkish producers export flowers worth around $8M, say head of business association… Antalya, Turkey Turkish producers have exported 60 million flowers worth approximately $8 million ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8. Ismail Yılmaz, the head of the Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters’ Association, told Anadolu Agency that deliveries …

6 March

SİNAN KIZILTAN: EXPORT OF FISHERY PRODUCTS AMOUNTS TO 99 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEBRUARY

Country’s February export reaches $99M, says head of sector board… İstanbul… Turkey posted a 17% year-on-year rise in export of fishery products this February reaching $99 million, said the head of Fisheries and Animal Products Sector Board of Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM). Sinan Kızıltan told Anadolu Agency that exports in …

5 March

TURKEY’S AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT REACHES 47.4 BILLION DOLLARS…

Agricultural output in Turkey reaches $47.4B in 2020, rising 20% from previous year, says senior official… Agriculture in Turkey registered 4.8% year-on-year growth in 2020 — the highest in the last three years, the country’s agriculture and forestry minister said Thursday. Bekir Pakdemirli The average growth rate of the agricultural …

5 March

FAO FOOD PRICE INDEX CONTINUES TO RISE CONSECUTIVELY…

Press release… Early estimate for 2021 wheat output positive but 45 countries in need of external assistance for food… 4 March 2021, Rome – Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February, with quotations for sugar and vegetable oils increasing the most, the Food and Agriculture Organization …

4 March

İLKNUR MENLİK: RAW MATERIAL AND OTHER INPUT PRICE HIKES MUST BE STOPPED

Federation of Food and Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (TGDF) Secretary General İlknur Menlik evaluated the retail law proposal, food prices and other issues on the agenda. While the pandemic still prevails both in Turkey and in the world; Food, agriculture and retail industries are also going through an active …

4 March

TURKISH DRIED FIGS EXPORT REACHES 158 MILLION DOLLARS SO FAR IN NEW SEASON…

The export revenue obtained from dried figs, defined as the fruit of paradise, in the 2020/21 season reached 158 million dollars with an increase of 2 percent. Turkey, as known, is the world leader in the production and exports of dried figs. The country has experienced a pleasing development in …