Ibrahim Yumaklı

Turkish fishing season: Record bonito yields amid rising log

27 clusters · 123 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Black Sea bonito abundance drives down prices and increases fishing pressure

The 2026-2027 Turkish fishing season is marked by a massive abundance of bonito (palamut), with yields potentially rivaling those of 2005. Following the expiration of the general fishing ban on September 1 in the Black S

Armenia hosting UN COP17 biodiversity summit

11 clusters · 164 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: COP17 biodiversity summit in Armenia addresses global conservation gaps

The COP17 summit of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 19 to 30, 2026, continues to focus on the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Frame

Turkish agricultural spending and rural development rollout

13 clusters · 60 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Düzce implements agricultural and culinary support projects

In the first half of 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry allocated significant funding toward agricultural support and consumer protection. Out of an annual support budget of 167.6 billion lira, 106 bi

Aydın fig quality regulation and market volatility

15 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Aydın officials implement food safety measures for dried figs

In late July 2026, the governor of Turkey’s Aydın province issued a decree tightening controls on fig production to protect the region’s key export. The order bans early‑ripening chemicals, requires registration for stor

Turkish food security and water management initiatives

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Food security and sustainable production highlighted in Turkey

Turkish leadership addressed global and domestic food security issues during the World Food Forum. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the global disparity between food waste and hunger, noting that approximately

Turkey economic data shows mixed trade, inflation, and labor

28 clusters · 179 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey employment and job vacancy data shows sector shifts

Turkey’s economic landscape is defined by high inflation and a shifting labor market. While consumer-price inflation was 31.75% in July 2026, financial sector year-end forecasts have risen to 30.47%. Food prices have ris

Ongoing severe rain, flooding, heat, and fires across TR

24 clusters · 255 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey deploys massive emergency response to combat floods and landslides

Turkey has faced a prolonged period of severe weather, characterized by recurring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding across various provinces. Following a period of intense tropical heat in late August, the co

Global energy and supply chain security risks

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Energy security measures implemented in Thailand and Taiwan amid Middle East tensions

Global supply chains and energy security are facing significant pressure due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war, and disruptions in major shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Ba

Manisa 2026 grape export – cost crisis and response

9 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Manisa grape producers protest falling prices and rising costs

The 2026 grape export season in Manisa, Turkey, has escalated into a severe crisis as low purchase prices clash with soaring production costs. While the season began with tensions over the TARİŞ Raisin Sales Cooperatives

Turkey agricultural water management initiatives

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements water conservation training for farmers and students

Turkey is advancing agricultural technology and water management through automation and educational initiatives. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced plans to implement AI-supported irrigation

Turkish agricultural insurance reforms

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: TARSİM expands agricultural insurance coverage for 2027

The push for agricultural insurance reform in Turkey began following a parliamentary inquiry by Isparta Deputy Hikmet Yalım Halıcı. Halıcı raised concerns regarding rising TARSİM premiums and surcharges for 2026, noting

Turkey food safety and labeling regulation updates

4 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey implements new labeling rules for fermented dairy products

The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has implemented comprehensive new regulations for food production and labeling to enhance consumer safety and prevent unfair competition. New standards for meat products,

Turkey hazelnut harvest: Economic pressure and processing

21 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Sakarya hazelnut harvest continues amid quality assessments

The hazelnut harvest in Turkey’s coastal regions has transitioned from collection to processing, with an expected yield of approximately 700,000 tons. The sector faces severe economic pressure as production costs have ri

Turkish agricultural production and export trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Turkey maintains global flour export leadership amid grain production recovery

Turkey has completed its winter cereal and legume harvest. While spring rains helped mitigate drought, high summer temperatures and regional rainfall shortages in areas such as Central Anatolia and Marmara are expected t

Samsun infrastructure and urban development projects

11 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Samsun Metropolitan Municipality advances Toybelen industrial transformation

Samsun is advancing diverse infrastructure, urban, and industrial development projects. In the Canik district, urban renewal efforts for the Mert River and the Gülsan Industrial Site have progressed, with the Samsun Metr

Turkey-Russia fertilizer supply agreement

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Turkey intensifies agricultural diplomacy to secure food and fertilizer supplies

Turkey and Russia have moved to stabilize Turkey’s agricultural supply chain through a bilateral agreement regarding fertilizer and raw materials. Following diplomatic discussions between President Erdoğan and President