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11 March

TURKEY; OIL SEEDS AND PRODUCTS ANNUAL

Turkey’s total production of oilseeds covered in this report (soybean, sunflowerseed and cottonseed) in MY 2021/22 is projected to increase around 18 percent to 3.1 MMT compared to MY 2020/21. This increase assumes improved yields because of adequate rain and an increase in planted area. Turkey’s sunflowerseed oil imports and …

11 March

“AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN RURAL AMERICA”

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act… WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Congress. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature. …

11 March

ELECTRIC TRACTORS TO BE READY FOR SALES IN JUNE…

All work on the largest size electric tractor tested by President Tayyip Erdoğan has been completed. Önder Yol, Chairman of the Board of ZY Electric Tractor, stated that pre-orders have started to be taken for the tractors planned to start mass production in June and said, “Serious sales have been …

10 March

“EVERY STAGE OF PRODUCTION IS UNDER CONTROL THANKS TO GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTISES”

Press release… Food safety is ensured by traceability and sustainability in agriculture… Sustainable agriculture played a key role in the pandemic… The era of “carbon-free economy” from industry to agriculture, from transportation to energy… Every stage of production is under control… Cengiz Balık, Vice Chairman of the Board of Aegean …

9 March

CONTROLLED FOOD PRODUCTION FROM FIELD TO FORK!

Press release… In a webinar organized by the Aegean Exporters’ Associations (EİB), Birol Celep, Chairman of the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association, Cengiz Balık, Vice Chairman of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, Serpil Ürek, Group Manager of Migros Ticaret A.Ş. Product Safety and Environmental Management …

9 March

DR. MELTEM ONAY; OUR FORGOTTEN CHILDREN

Sometimes it can be interesting to write the words that will be written as the last words at the beginning. Final words are written to convey a message, but sometimes to remind you why the topic is important. Therefore, this article will begin by taking many people into a dream …

9 March

TOP EXPERTS; AGRICULTURE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

Major countries restrict agricultural imports while promoting free trade otherwise, says head of agriculture firm… Top experts have suggested that countries should aim for self-sufficiency in the agriculture sector. Speaking at the 11th Bosphorus Summit on Monday, academics, business people and researchers discussed the main problems in agricultural production. The …

8 March

HURİYE YAMANYILMAZ: MEDITERRANEAN EXPORTERS’ ASSOCIATIONS ACHIEVED EXPORTS OF 997 MILLION DOLLARS…

Huriye Yamanyılmaz, Coordinator Chairman of the Mediterranean Exporters’ Associations (AKIB) reported that their members exported $ 996.9 million in February. Huriye Yamanyılmaz, Coordinator Chairman of the Mediterranean Exporters’ Associations (AKIB), said in a written statement that 5 out of 8 associations within the AKIB have achieved an increase in their …

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 …