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23 July

WASTING FOOD MEANS TO LOSE WATER RESOURCES!

SPD President Yıldız: We throw the water away as much as Keban Dam storage every year. The Water Policy Association (SPD) published a preliminary report investigating the footprint of the water we waste in food waste and losses. One of the former directors of DSI (State Hydraulic Works) and Water …

22 July

“WE ARE THE CUISINE OF THE WORLD”

Stating that Turkish food sector resembles the international cuisine, Aegean Fisheries and Animal Products Exporters’ Association Chairman Bedri said, “Turkey takes place in the top 10 across the world with every product that is included in their activity subjects of fisheries and animal products sector.” Pointing out thet they are …

22 July

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION PRACTISE INCREASES IN AKHİSAR…

Press release… Geographical indication practise is increasing in Akhisar district of Manisa province… Geographical indication of Akhisar Uslu and Domat olive varieties become widespread. Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) Chairman Mehmet Ali Erdayıoğlu called on the manufacturers to use the logos and emblems of the products with geographical …

22 July

‘HAZER’ PROJECT OF FAO LAUNCHED IN AZERBAIJAN…

Good agricultural practices help Azerbaijani hazelnut farmers increase efficiency and quality… A new FAO project catalyzing the efficiency and sustainability of Azerbaijan’s hazelnut sector “HAZER” was virtually launched in June, under the FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Programme. Azerbaijan is among the world’s top five hazelnut producer countries, predominantly exporting raw hazelnuts to …

22 July

TANGERINE YIELD INCREASES, ORANGE DROPS…

Press release… Aegean Region expects 434 thousand 116 tons of harvest in citrus… Tangerine yield will increase, orange will drop… The indispensable of the winter months, natural vitamin storage, the antidote of Covid-19, citrus products in the Aegean Region were estimated to be 434 thousand 116 tons in the 2020/21 …

21 July

FRESH GRAPE EXPORTS EXCEEDED 150 MILLION DOLLARS…

Press release.. The export journey of the seedless Superior Seedless grape, which is one of the important export products of the Aegean Region, with its low sugar content and sour taste, begins on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. On the other hand, Turkey obtained 150.5 million dollars of foreign exchange in …

21 July

TARGET OF ECOLOGY INDUSTRY IS 1 BILLION EUROS…

Press release… Emphasizing that they aspire to strengthen Turkey’s position in global ecology market, grown 500 percent in the last 15 years, Aegean Exporters’ Associations Board of Organic Products Chairman Mehmet Ali Işık said that their goal is to reach 1 billion euros. Stating that the product diversity has reached …

21 July

“3.5 MILLION SACRIFICIALS TO BE SLAUGHTERED DURING FEAST OF QURBAN”

Press release… Ankara – 20 July, 2020 Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) Chairman Şemsi Bayraktar said that they predict about 800 thousand cattle and 2.7 million ovines (small ruminants), 3 million 500 thousand heads of livestock in total will be slaughtered this year. Bayraktar said, “We calculate that it …

20 July

“SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS HAVE NO RISK OF COVID-19 YET PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE CARE”

At the end of July, Turkey will join the rest of the Muslim world in celebration of Qurban Bayram which is traditionally celebrated by the slaughter of animals and the donation of their meat to the poor in a symbol of solidarity. This year, however, the event will be a …

20 July

TURKEY’S ORGANIC NETWORK TO START AS OF TODAY…

Turkey’ Organic Network will be established on July 20… Ecological Agriculture Organization Association (ETO) Chairwoman Professor Dr. Uygun Aksoy said that they support the organic movement to be more active and integrated. Dr. Aksoy stated, “We support IZFAS (Izmir Fair Company, an affiliate of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality) scientifically and technically …