There is a classic phrase: “Everything starts with a dream”. Two years ago, I had this sweet dream and said, “In order to be successful in agriculture in our country, I can go to parliament with a tractor if necessary, but with the farmers behind me”. Walking to parliament with …
Read More »A NEW REGIONAL PROGRAMME FOR FOOD SECURITY FOR THE MEMBER COUNTRIES OF ECO TAKES SHAPE…
Press release… Ankara Turkey – The 1st Consultation Meeting on updating the Economic Cooperation Organization Regional Programme for Food Security (ECO-RPFS) was held on 9 December with the participation of the representatives of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), ECO-Regional Coordination Center for Food Security (ECO-RCC), representatives from the ECO member countries as well as …
Read More »“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 …
Read More »“COVID-19 POSES A THREAT TO FOOD SECURITY”
Central Asia and Sub-Regional Coordinator Viorel Gutu, FAO Representative in Turkey, said that Covid-19 poses a threat to food security. UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Turkey, Central Asia and Sub-Regional Coordinator Viorel Gutu said, “We have to take strict measures on a global scale related to food …
Read More »TURKISH FOOD INDUSTRIALISTS CELEBRATE WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY…
Press release… ‘World Food Safety Day’ is celebrated every year on June 7th. Federation Food and Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (TGDF) released a statement and emphasized the importance of the issue while drawing attention what needs to be done to ensure the food security. TGDF statement is as follows: …
Read More »FORESTS ARE HOME TO POLLINATORS, ALSO FOR FOOD SECURITY…
9 June 2020, Rome – Forests and trees are critical for promoting pollination by bees, butterflies and other animals, and there is an urgent need to stop their habitat degradation and safeguard biodiversity, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The report jointly produced by …
Read More »FOOD ENGINEERS DRAW ATTENTION TO HEALTHY NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY IN RAMADAN…
Press release… In Ramadan, which has an important place in our social and social life, our diet and habits change completely and in this period, it is of great importance to eat healthy and reliable food items besides balanced nutrition. In our country, especially the prices of red meat and …
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THE GLOBAL WINDOW OF TURKISH FOOD AND AGRICULTURE The Global Window of Turkish Food and Agriculture Sector
