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Türkiye’s AgTech future unveiled…

Press release… The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) jointly launch a new publication on the role of digital technologies in transforming Türkiye’s agrifood systems. 11 April 2025, Ankara – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), …

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Dr. Ayşegül Selışık: Regional conflicts threaten global food security

Regional conflicts, climate crises, and economic uncertainties are pushing countries toward protectionist measures in food and agricultural exports and endangering global food supply security, warned Ayşegül Selışık, deputy representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Türkiye. Speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency, Selışık highlighted agriculture as one of the sectors …

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Forest foods for a sustainable future!

Press release… International Forestry Day was celebrated by FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey, hosted by the General Directorate of Forestry. Ankara, March 27, 2025 — In order to draw attention to forest foods and raise public awareness on the subject, the Food …

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CENNET POLAT: THANK YOU FAO FOR SUPPORTING WOMEN-LED COOPS IN TURKIYE

Press release… The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Türkiye has launched a new e-commerce platform called “HepYerinden” (Always the Local) with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. This launch took place during an event held …

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FAO-TURKIYE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF SYRIANS…

Press release… 22 September 2022, Ankara – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye and the European Union took part in the InfoPoint Virtual Conference at the European Commission in Brussels to discuss the progress, achievements and successes …

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DR. SELISIK: TURKIYE’S WHEAT IMPORTS ARE AIMED AT MEETING THE WHEAT-BASED FOOD INDUSTRY

In two separate food outlook reports published by the United Nations (UN) in June, Türkiye is ranked among the countries that import the most wheat. Türkiye is also among the countries that produce the most wheat, but according to experts, the conuntry’s wheat imports are used as raw materials in …

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LAND BANKING PROJECT ADVANCES WITH INCEPTION MEETING…

Press release… Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan will share experiences gained during project implementation through sub-regional workshops and policy dialogues aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and adopting an integrated approach to addressing land abandonment. 24 August 2022, Ankara – Problems in the food and agriculture sector have become increasingly pressing due to factors …

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FAO AND THE ANTALYA AGRICULTURE COUNCIL DISCUSSED THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES…

Press release… FAO and the Antalya Agriculture Council place the 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV) under the spotlight… The event emphasized the importance of the fruit and vegetable sector for human health and rural economies… 14 December 2021, Virtual event  – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United …

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FAO-TURKEY MEETING ASSESSES PERFORMANCE DURING THE PANDEMIC AND KEY ISSUES FOR 2022…

Press release… FAO Central Asia Subregional Coordinator Viorel Gutu stressed the importance of transformation in food systems, and underscored the problems posed by COVID-19 and the climate crisis… 16 November 2021, Mersin – An annual meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held in Mersin, Turkey, discussed …

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FAO REITERATES SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANISATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION…

Press release… Vladimir Rakhmanin, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia, represented FAO at the 8th Ministerial Conference on Food Security and Agricultural Development on 25–27 October 2021 in Istanbul. Vladimir Rakhmanin FAO has reiterated its support for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the area …

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