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26 February

TÜRKTRAKTÖR EXPORTS OVER 12 THOUSAND TRACTORS TO 130 COUNTRIES…

TürkTraktör realises 68 percent of Turkey’s total tractor production and 86 percent of tractor exports by itself. TürkTraktör has also achieved success in domestic production of construction equipments which started in 2020. The company, which produced 34,337 tractors in total last year, increased its production by 51 percent and reached …

26 February

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORTERS TO FOCUS ON NEW MARKETS…

After 2021 is declared as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables by the United Nations (UN), exporters focusing on new markets aim to contribute more to the country’s economy. Nejdat Sin, Chairman of the Board of Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters’ Association, said that there were significant developments …

25 February

OVER 1 BILLION DOLLARS EXPORT FROM CHOCOLATE AND CONFECTIONERY…

Press release… 1 billion 276 million dollars export from the chocolate and confectionery sector… Turkish chocolate and confectionery products have been exported to 185 countries. Turkish confectionery and chocolate industry sweetened the mouth of the world. Turkish chocolate and confectionery exporters succeeded in exporting 1 billion 276 million dollars in …

24 February

DR. MELTEM ONAY; TECHNOLOGY AND R&D FOR AGRI-COOPS

The coronavirus outbreak reminded us that all living things are interconnected and whole. Covid 19, which was initially seen as a global health problem, is now more talked about with its economic, social and political dimensions. This is because we experience the effects of fever by experiencing it in all …

24 February

HAYRETTİN UÇAK; 2020, A BUMPER YEAR OF POMEGRANATE

Press release… The pomegranate fruit, the symbol of fertility, had a prosperous year in exports in 2020. Turkey’s pomegranate exports rose by 29 percent in 2020 and reached from 97 million 489 thousand dollars to 126 million and 54 thousand dollars. The export of pomegranate broke a historical record with …

23 February

DR. ZEYNEP ZAİMOĞLU: CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURE IS HIGHLY FRAGILE

Çukurova University Engineering Faculty Head of Environmental Engineering Department Professor Dr. Zeynep Zaimoğlu said that the effects of climate change will be seen very quickly. Dr. Zaimoğlu said, “We could not get the rainfall needed for germination in wheat in Konya Plain this year, so wheat can no longer germinate …

23 February

YAŞAR: SMART AGRICULTURE ENSURES A STABLE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

Turkey’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) on Feb. 22 hosted an agri-focused virtual business forum with New Zealand. With climate change and rising food demand in view, speakers focused on the use of technology and joint collaborations to increase bilateral trade. Wendy Hinton, New Zealand’s ambassador to Turkey, said the twin …

22 February

KEMAL KAÇMAZ: WE WANT TO MAKE THE MOST OF THIS THEME

Kemal Kaçmaz, President of the National Citrus Council, said that citrus is the most important sub-group in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector. Stating that they welcome the announcement of this year as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables by the The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United …

22 February

ALİ KINDAP: GEOTHERMAL ENERGY CAN INCREASE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Geothermal Energy Association (JESDER) President Ali Kındap stated that the installed power in geothermal energy has reached 1613 megawatts and the studies show that the electricity generation potential of geothermal energy is 5 thousand megawatts and the thermal capacity is 60 thousand megawatts. Geothermal Energy Association President Ali Kındap said …

21 February

“ONION AND POTATO PRODUCERS ARE IN A TIGHT SPOT”

Press release… The high air temperatures last week in dried onions and potatoes decreased the storage life of the products and increased the waste rates. So our producers have no time or strength to wait. Increasing wastage also comes out of the producer’s pocket. Considering that the harvest dates of …