THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
Turkey wastes 19 million tons of food, which is one-fifth of the country’s food production, annually, the forestry and agriculture minister said on Oct. 16. Bekir Pakdemirli “If we can prevent the food waste by only 2% in our country, we can meet the one-year living expenses of approximately 360,000 families,” Bekir Pakdemirli said …
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October, 2020
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16 October
“AGRICULTURE MEANS FOOD SECURITY”
Press release… Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) President Şemsi Bayraktar said that the importance of the agricultural sector has been better understood with the coronavirus epidemic. Stating that on the occasion of the World Food Day, they thank once again to our veteran farmers who meet our food needs …
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15 October
“HUNGER INCREASES ACROSS THE WORLD SINCE 2014”
October 15, 2020, Ankara Press release… Dr. Ayşegül Selışık, FAO Deputy Representative in Turkey, participated in the programme Gün Ortası, broadcast in KRT and presented by Tülin Daloğlu. In the broadcast held within the scope of World Food Day, the strong connection between food and peace was underscored, referring to …
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15 October
PRICE OF WORLD FAMOUS ANZER HONEY ANNOUNCED…
This year’s yield in renowned Anzer honey is at a level that meets the expectations of the producers. Two tonnes of honey, the results of which are positive, will be sold for one thousand lira per kg. 100 grams of pollen is 140 liras. Anzer honey price has been announced… …
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15 October
TURKISH OLIVE EXPORTERS CONCENTRATE ON SMALL PACKAGES…
Press release… Davut Er said that Turkish olive exporter concentrates on small packages. Stating that Turkish olive exporters tend to export table olives in small packages, thus preparing the ground for more value-added exports, Aegean Olive and Olive Oil Exporters’ Association (EZZİB) Chairman Davut Er said, “This season, although our …
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14 October
OCTOBER 15, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN!
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Rural Women celebrates and honors the role of rural women on October 15 each year. It recognizes rural women’s importance in enhancing agricultural and rural development worldwide. What Do People Do? Many people, government agencies, community groups and non-government associations celebrate the International …
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14 October
EXPORT ATTACK OF PINAR MILK TO CHINA!
An export attack from Pınar Milk (Süt) to China… Press release… Pınar Milk, while delivering products of Turkish farmers to the four corners of the world, has penetrated into the Chinese market. Pınar Milk (Süt) General Manager Gürkan Hekimoğlu said, in a written statement, “We are prepared to bring Labne …
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14 October
SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SOLUTION FOR PANDEMIC RECOVERY…
This week, the global forestry advisory body to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released details on how sustainable forest management and forest products are well-positioned to drive a healthy, green, and inclusive recovery as we continue to face serious challenges related to Covid-19 around the …
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14 October
TURKISH ENVIRONMENT AGENCY TO BE ESTABLISHED…
The agency will function on the circular economy and zero waste practices. A bill of law was submitted for the establishment of Turkish Environment Agency under the authority of Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. The agency, according to the bill of law, submitted to Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) …
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13 October
US DUBS EU’s ‘farm to fork’ AGRICULTURE PLANS ‘PROTECTIONIST’
Washington could complain to the World Trade Organisation if the European Union goes ahead with a farming strategy that it believes “protectionist”, US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue warned last week. “The impact on transatlantic trade can be extremely problematic,” Purdue told European journalists in a teleconference, adding that he had …
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